As the COVID-19 vaccine continues to roll out for ages 5-11 within the Huron-Perth region, it should perhaps come as little surprise that the virus and its Delta variant strain in particular have targeted the largely unvaccinated elementary school demographic of late.
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Council acclaims Aitcheson for third term as PC warden
Perth County council acclaimed James (Jim) Aitcheson, the deputy mayor for the Township of Perth South, as warden for his third consecutive term on Dec. 2.
Hawks gear up for three-game weekend
Kincardine may have won 5-2 against the Hawks on Friday night, Dec. 3, but it wasn’t an easy victory.
Race Team #37 makes annual donation to Easter Seals
Race Team #37 has a tradition of using its winnings to support charity.
Local unemployment rate falls to 2.8 per cent
WALKERTON – In November, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…
Kincardine CT scanner project construction awaits ministry approval
The Kincardine CT scanner project continues to await ministry approval for construction to begin, said South Bruce Grey Health Centre CEO Michael Barrett in his update to the board of directors last week.
COVID-19 cases relatively low in Grey-Bruce
The Grey-Bruce area still has low numbers of new COVID cases – seven reported as of Dec. 6 – with 44 active cases, 221 active high-risk contacts and two people hospitalized in Grey-Bruce.
Sacred Heart High School holds successful food drive
Tom Kittel, shop and automotive teacher at Sacred Heart High School in Walkerton, and his class made sure Kittel’s last Christmas food drive for the Walkerton and District Food Bank as a member of the school staff was a good one. Kittel is retiring at the end of January. While participating in the s
WDCS music students prep for Christmas
Walkerton District Community School music students are getting ready for Christmas. This group is practicing “Carol of the Bells” with hand chimes. Thanks to Mr. Lee for giving these kids fun musical opportunities. Pictured, from left: Olivia Widdes, Spencer Odell, Hudson Murray, Carson Graham, Call
Foundation half-way to mammography campaign fundraising goal
The newly renovated mammography suite at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre is now open and fully operational; however, the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation is still actively involved in its campaign to achieve its fundraising commitment of $485,000 to cover the cost of this upgrade.
IN PHOTOS – Formosa Country Christmas 2021
Formosa Country Christmas 2021, on Dec. 2-5, was more than a spectacular village-wide display of lights and decorations – it was an absolute delight for everyone fortunate enough to visit. There was more to see at the park – amid the sparkling lights, there were frolicking polar bears, the merry res
Season of Advent
Many churches mark the four weeks leading up to Christmas as the Season of Advent, the preparation for the coming of Jesus. At St. Thomas’ Anglican Church, Gavin Shewfelt, Alicia Kidd and Blaze Kidd light the first candle of hope.
Ninth season of Operation Christmas Child wraps up successfully
Last week, trucks arrived at the Hanover Missionary Church (HMC), which served this year as one of the Operation Christmas Child central drop off locations for donors in North Wellington, Huron, Perth, Dufferin, Bruce and Grey counties.
It’s the ‘Big Gobbler Weekend’
One of our most popular meat draws – the turkey draws – will be held this Saturday, with doors opening at 2:30 p.m.