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.
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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.
Junior Cyclones games cancelled last weekend
Following potential contact between members of the Listowel Junior Cyclones organization and a positive case of COVID-19, last weekend’s games were subsequently cancelled.
Howick Optimists make donation to Listowel Salvation Army Food Bank
The Howick Optimist Club recently donated $500 to the Listowel Salvation Army Food Bank, with volunteer Carolyn pictured receiving the contribution.
Assault takes place in Monkton
One person was charged after an assault left a victim with non-life-threatening injuries in North Pe
Enhanced traffic enforcement anticipated in Palmerston area
Enhanced police enforcement can be anticipated for speeders on Queen Street South in Palmerston, according to Wellington OPP Inspector Paul Richardson.
Perth County council voices its disappointment with Via Rail scheduling changes
Warden James Aitcheson sparked some unexpected discussion on Dec. 2 when he asked Meredith Forget, manager of Economic Development and Tourism, for her thoughts on whether the county should add its voice to concerns over recent changes to Via Rail’s schedule of the eastbound train through Stratford.
Housing focus of discussion on Perth County business retention, expansion study
MDB Insight presented the results of a Triage Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) study of local businesses to council on Dec. 2. The study was conducted to give a better understanding of opportunities and barriers to businesses in the current environment given the impact of COVID-19.
Local council encourages Perth to discuss Mayne Corners safety concerns with Huron
Council unanimously agreed on Dec. 6 to forward a report to Perth County council to encourage further discussion about safety at the intersection of Perth Road 178 and Line 88, commonly known as Mayne Corners.
It Takes A Village invites volunteers to join the team
Now that It Takes A Village is more settled into its new location, a call is being put out to invite community members to join the team.
