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News
Nurses needed to fix health care’s ills
A couple of decades ago, hospitals hit a funding crunch as federal and provincial governments struggled to balance their budgets.
Morris-Turnberry wants more info on potential shared services agreement for animal control officer
Council would like more information on what a potential shared services agreement for an animal control officer would look like before making a commitment to the multi-municipality initiative.
Former youth pastor pleads guilty to sexual assault, exploitation charges
Last fall, Huron County OPP charged a former youth pastor from Wingham with seven counts of sexual assault and seven counts of sexual exploitation. On Dec. 1 at the Goderich Court House, Simon Chiarello pleaded guilty to the charges.
North Huron draft policing, building services budget discussed
The incoming Director of Finance for North Huron told council that police services take up a considerable portion of the protective services budget during his presentation of the draft 2022 budget on Dec. 9.
North Huron council welcomes new director of finance
For the first time since the township’s inception, North Huron has a new finance director; the current director, Donna White, is retiring after 35 years with the township.
North Huron’s hunt for animal control officer continues
The Township of North Huron is still looking for a suitable replacement for an animal control officer, after the retirement of Jim Renwick and the passing of Robert Trick left the area without a qualified and equipped company/individuals to provide the service.
Physician shifts filled at Wingham ER, holiday closures avoided
Karl Ellis, Executive CEO of the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) assured the Advance Times in an email on Dec. 14 that vacant shifts in the Wingham hospital's emergency department have been filled and the potential closure as a result of not having physician coverage has been avoided.
South Bruce Grey Health Centre hosting community info session on Dec. 15
South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) has been facing significant shortages in health human resources (HHR) for over five years, particularly with nurses and medical laboratory technologists.
Province expanding booster shot eligibility, tightening proof of vaccination requirements
The provincial government has announced measures to expand eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots and tighten proof of vaccination requirements in response to rising COVID-19 case numbers and the spread of the Omicron variant.
Public Health investigating possible case of Omicron variant in Huron County
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) says the Omicron variant of COVID-19 may be in the region.
Bruce County, Saugeen Ojibway Nation finalize settlement agreement
Bruce County and the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) have reached an out-of-court agreement, settling Bruce County’s involvement in SON’s long-standing legal action in relation to parts of the Saugeen (Bruce) Peninsula.
IN PHOTOS – Monkton’s Reverse Santa Claus Parade
Monkton hosted its Reverse Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, Dec. 4.
Central Perth U18 Girls win South Huron Pink/Rink tourney
The Central Perth U18 Girls Rep squad got hot at the right time last weekend, winning the Pink on the Rink Tournament held in Exeter and Zurich.
Listowel U13 AE squad in action
The Listowel U13 AE Cyclones were in action against Arran-Elderslie on Dec. 1 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex, with the visiting Icedogs pulling out the shutout victory over the home side.
