Category: Midwestern Ontario
More confirmed cases and lengthy outbreak list among COVID-19 counts in Midwestern Ontario
COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Midwestern Ontario, with a few active outbreaks still ongoing.
Province lays out three phase reopening plan
Ontario will start “cautiously” easing public health measures starting at the end of the month.
HPHA declares COVID-19 outbreak over at local hospital
The Huron-Perth Healthcare Alliance says a COVID-19 outbreak at the Stratford General Hospital is now over.
Barn fire ravages local livestock barn
A barn fire just north of Mitchell caused significant damage, but is not deemed suspicious.
Province investing in expansions to local schools
Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece has announced new expansions coming for local schools in his riding.
Grey Bruce Health Services seeing surge of admissions related to COVID-19
In previous waves of the pandemic, GBHS accepted patients from Manitoba and the GTA, but are now faced with transferring patients out of hospital
City establishes partnership to ensure warming stations are available
The City of Owen Sound has partnered with Safe N’ Sound to ensure there are warming stations available during upcoming extreme cold weather.
Brand new peopleCare long-term care facility to be rebuilt in Stratford
Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece was joined by Minister of Long-Term Care, Rod Phillips, this morning for an announcement via zoom regarding a local long-term care project.
Education Minister outlines new rules as students prepare to return to the classroom
Ontario’s education minister says in person school is “essential” as students are preparing to head back to the classroom.
Council supports push for MRI machine at hospital
Goderich council has thrown its support behind the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital’s efforts to get an MRI unit.