The Bruce-Grey Catholic School Board reports that both Sacred Heart High School in Walkerton and St. Mary’s High School in Owen Sound were selected for a pilot COVID-19 testing program.
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MOH tells Bruce County council ‘COVID situation is as good as it gets’
Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health (MOH) for Grey-Bruce, described to Bruce County council a pandemic situation that is “very stable – as good as it gets – with an average of five new cases per day.”
Strategic Action Plan to help set priorities for coming years
The highlight of the Brockton council meeting agenda for Oct. 12 was the Strategic Action Plan.
Nursing externship program at SBGHC a success
The South Bruce-Grey Health Centre’s meeting of the board of directors on Oct. 6 included a presentation by Holly Al, professional practice and education co-ordinator and interim patient care manager at the Chesley site, on the nursing externship program.
Bruce Power, Westario team up to explore clean energy frontier
Westario Power Inc. and Bruce Power are teaming up to explore opportunities to deliver projects focused on removing and offsetting carbon emissions.
Walkerton District Community School celebrates 2021 graduates
It was a formal high school commencement ceremony, complete with a valedictory address, presentation of awards, scholarships and diplomas, and photos by and with proud families.
Goldie hat trick powers Cycs to Sunday win
The Listowel Cyclones and Kitchener-Waterloo Siskins exchanged road wins last weekend, with the red, white and black’s top line delivering in decisive fashion at the Memorial Recreation Complex on Sunday afternoon.
Regional unemployment rate drops to 3.6 per cent
In September, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region (ER) decreased by 0.3 percentage points from 3.9 per cent to 3.6 per cent, which went back to the same lowest rate as in July 2021.
Ontario announces new funding for Perth County long-term care homes
The Ontario government will provide up to $270 million this year to long-term care homes across the province to increase staffing levels, leading to more direct care for residents. This includes $3,255,821 for long-term care homes in Perth-Wellington.
Field updates council on Perth County SWIFT rural broadband internet projects
According to an update presented to Perth County council on Oct. 7 by SWIFT Executive Director Barry Field, five rural broadband projects are underway in the county and will be completed by the end of 2022.
Province investing $100M to help tourism industry rebound from pandemic
The Ontario government is investing $100 million through the new Tourism Recovery Program to help stabilize the province’s tourism industry as it recovers from the impacts of COVID-19.
Perth County agrees to collaboration with Huron Perth Ag Science Centre
On Oct. 7, Jillian Lewis, chair of the board for the Huron Perth Ag Science Centre made a presentation to Perth County council to ask for support.
Collision in Perth East attributed to careless driving
On Sept. 16 just before 5 a.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police, along with the Perth County Paramedic Services, responded to a single-vehicle collision on Perth Line 43, in the Township of Perth East.
Theft of tools reported in North Perth
On Sept. 12 just before 12 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a theft from a construction site on Road 177 in the Municipality of North Perth.
OPP investigating Listowel break and enter
Police are looking for suspects after a break, enter and theft from a commercial office in the Municipality of North Perth.
