Month: June 2024
New COVID cases low in Midwestern Ontario
The Grey Bruce region seems to currently have the spread of COVId-19 under control.
Wellington County Council marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange shirt day
Wellington County’s Warden acknowledged the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange shirt day at County Council today.
South Bruce acknowledges wrongdoings towards Indigenous Canadians
South Bruce Mayor Robert Buckle encouraged residents to take time to learn from history, and commit to putting Reconciliation into action on the first national Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Perth County Warden urges reflection on the history of Indigenous peoples in Canada
Perth County’s Warden says public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process
New Health Funding for Perth Wellington
Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece has announced Hospitals in the riding are set to receive over $3.9 million in funding
Upper Grand Board monitors COVID-19 situation
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health’s Associate Medical Officer of Health said a continued multi-pronged approach is needed to control the transmission of COVID-19 in schools.
SIMS: Closing of Lord Elgin school illustrates ripple effect of continuing COVID cases
One of the happiest non-pandemic stories The Free Press published last year was how Lord Elgin elementary school’s playground got its groove back. For five years, the kids who attend the school and live in economically disadvantaged neighbourhoods in north London had nothing but mud in the school yard after their playground equipment was taken […]
Obituary – Donald Austin
DONALD AUSTIN Donald Austin (formerly of Point Clark and Waterloo) died peacefully at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Sept. 28, 2021, in his 88th year. Beloved husband of … Continue reading Obituary – Donald Austin
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Obituary – Don Morrison
DON MORRISON Donald James Morrison, of Guelph, passed away on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at the age of 83. Loving husband of Arlene. Beloved father of Shawn (Bea) Morrison and … Continue reading Obituary – Don Morrison
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Food bank usage in London rises to near pre-pandemic levels
On the first day of school last month, the London Food Bank saw a flood of new visitors. It wasn’t a one-off, officials say. As the food bank launches its fall food drive Friday, it’s dealing with the highest demand since the COVID-19 pandemic began more than 18 months ago, its co-executive director says. “The […]