Perth County Paramedic Service aims to revamp the Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) Program. This effort will ensure consistent service delivery to the public, enhance accessibility, and ensure that Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in public places comply with provincial requirements.
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2014 – Seven contestants compete for fair ambassador title: Amy Kieftenburg; Candice De Weerd; Stephanie Farrish; Rebekah Hamilton; Hailey Weber; Megan Thompson; Jodi Vanden Braak.
GBPH notified of one fatal, three non-fatal drug poisonings over past five days
Grey Bruce Public Health has issued an opioid alert to community partners after receiving notification of one fatal and three non-fatal drug poisonings in the area over the previous five days.
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We’ve been critical in recent (and not-so-recent) weeks, of numerous initiatives of Premier Doug Ford’s Conservative Ontario government, so it seems only fair to shine a light on a positive development emanating from that corner.
North Perth to allow credit card payment for select services
Staff recommended, and council agreed, to allow the municipality to accept credit card payments for select services.
Dog complaints on the rise in Morris-Turnberry
Council here heard yet another round of new dog-related complaints to its bylaw enforcement staff.
Huron County announces launch of Bridge Housing and Stability Program
County council has announced the launch of the Bridge Housing and Stability Program, which will begin in November and will further Huron County’s ongoing work to prevent and address homelessness.
Council endorses housing action plan focused on fostering environment to increase number and affordability of homes
Claire Dodds, commissioner of community development, together with colleagues Tina Metcalfe, director of human resources; Jack Van Dorp, manager of land use, planning and development; and Tania Dickson, housing services manager, presented Bruce County’s housing action plan to council at the July 4 m
Comancheros Car Club Show ‘n Shine donates $3,341 to North Perth Community Hospice
A sea of over 260 cars flooded the Listowel Memorial Park on July 7 for the annual Comancheros Car Club Show ‘n Shine.
Perth Line 86 road resurfacing planned for August
Perth Line 86 road reconstruction, originally planned for early this year, has been pushed back to late summer.
Death investigation in Central Huron leads to youth charged with First Degree Murder
Ontario Provincial Police say a young person has been charged with First Degree Murder in connection with a death investigation in Central Huron.
Citizens’ concerns voiced in Letters to the Editor
Since the eighteenth century North American newspapers have been printing letters to the editor. They also printed private letters from well-known citizens, or during times of war, letters home from soldiers at the front.
Two ladies strive for 2024-25 Listowel Fair Ambassador sash
One of the highlights of any big rural event is the crowning of the ambassador.
Wingham Cenotaph rededicated for 100th anniversary
Nearly 100 years after it was unveiled, the Wingham Cenotaph was rededicated at a service here on June 29.
Conners face of PSA promoting working smoke alarms
PGA golf pro Corey Conners is the face of a new Public Service Announcement (PSA) that aims to promote the importance of working smoke alarms.
