Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health for Grey-Bruce, continues to say the only way to avoid a devastating fourth wave of COVID-19 this fall is to have 90 per cent of the population vaccinated.
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‘If we’re not willing, why are they drilling?’
The signs and yellow shirts sent a clear message – a good many local people are opposed to South Bruce hosting the proposed deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel.
The golden age of Canadian soccer
I am not a soccer fan.
Huron County OPP investigating three overnight thefts in Blyth
Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning residents to take some preventative steps to thwart thieves targeting valuables left behind in vehicles following three overnight thefts in Blyth this week.
Mosquitoes in Huron County test positive for West Nile Virus
Huron Perth Public Health is reminding residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites following confirmation that mosquitoes collected from a trap in Goderich tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV).
Grey Bruce Health Unit reports outbreak in Owen Sound retirement home
The Grey Bruce Health Unit is working with Kelso Retirement Home in Owen Sound to address a COVID-19 outbreak involving one staff member and five residents.
SVCA issues water safety statement following flooding in Durham
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority advises that a localized storm cell concentrated over Durham Saturday night resulted in heavy downpours between 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.
Listowel teen facing numerous charges following investigation
A Listowel resident is facing numerous charges, including assault and theft, following his arrest on July 31.
Listowel resident facing multiple assault charges
A Listowel resident is facing multiple charges following an investigation by Perth County OPP.
West Grey announces changes coming to landfills
Effective Sept. 1, West Grey residents have the option to visit a landfill site five days a week.
Huron County OPP say stunt driving charges are up 75 per cent this year
The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has a straightforward message to the aggressive drivers out there – slow down.
International Plowing Match and Rural Expo cancelled for second year due to COVID-19
For the second year in a row, directors of the Ontario Plowmen’s Association have been forced to make the decision to cancel the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo.
Governments supporting projects to assist farmers
The federal and provincial governments are investing $7.3 million through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership to help support farmers and agri-food businesses.
Huron Perth Public Health to offer Hepatitis A vaccination clinics
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) will hold Hepatitis A vaccination clinics next week.
Photographer gets Canadian landscape puzzles stocked in Listowel-area stores
Landscape photographer Rick Schmidt is still a bit puzzled by his latest success. An athlete in his youth, he’s never been a huge fan of jigsaw puzzles — but that’s the direction his photography and fine art business is taking him. And the pandemic, he thinks, is part of the reason.
