ATWOOD – The chilly conditions didn’t keep maple syrup enthusiasts away on Friday, Feb. 24, as about 40 people gathered at Hoover’s Maple Syrup operation on Line 78 north of Atwood for the ceremonial first tree tapping of the season.
Minto Mad Dogs U13LL end WOAA Silver South Group playoff in a tie
Inches – Minto Mad Dogs U13 LL goalie Sawyer Schiestel was inches away from recording a shutout…
Nater calls for resignation of Hockey Canada CEO in wake of more sexual assault allegations
OTTAWA - Perth-Wellington MP has forwarded information provided to him on the case to the Halifax Police. Calls on Hockey Canada to cooperate with all investigations..
Palmerston’s Party in the Park packs ‘em in
Party returns – Party in the Park returned to Palmerston Lions Heritage Park on June 25.
Plaque honouring longtime Palmerston Observer publisher unveiled
PALMERSTON – For 43 years, Art Carr reported on the news and events of Palmerston, essentially documenting the town's history during that time in the pages of the Palmerston Observer.
Province to lift mask mandate in schools, most settings on March 21
TORONTO – Later this month, the mandatory mask requirement in most settings in Ontario will be a thing of the past. Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario’s chief medical officer of health, announced on March 9 the mandatory mask mandate will be lifted for most settings, including schools, beginning March 21.
Ontario to ‘cautiously and gradually’ ease public health restrictions starting Jan. 31
TORONTO – Premier Doug Ford was prompt in announcing Thursday morning that COVID-19 public health measures will “cautiously and gradually” ease later this month.
Ontario to cut capacity limits, reduce gathering sizes in response to Omicron
TORONTO – The province is implementing new capacity restrictions to several sectors in response to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in Ontario.
Province launches Verify Ontario app for COVID-19 vaccination verification
TORONTO — The Ontario government has released its long-awaited COVID-19 vaccination verification app.
Ontario moving to step two of reopening plan on June 30
TORONTO — Ontario will be entering step two of its “Roadmap to Reopen” plan on June 30, two days earlier than previously anticipated.
Ontario to accelerate rollout of second doses of COVID-19 vaccine
TORONTO – The Ontario government says it has reached its target of administering first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to 65 per cent of adults ahead of schedule.
Ontario to accelerate rollout of second doses of COVID-19 vaccine
TORONTO – The Ontario government says it has reached its target of administering first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to 65 per cent of adults ahead of schedule. And as of May 31, the province is moving ahead with second dose appointments, starting with Ontarians over 80 years old.
Ontario to go ahead with second dose of AstraZeneca vaccine
TORONTO – The Ontario government is proceeding with administering second doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. The decision was announced in a press release on May 21.
Ontario extends stay-at-home order until June 2
TORONTO – As expected, the Ontario government has announced the current stay-at-home order has been extended until at least June 2.
Provincial government announces paid sick days plan
TORONTO – After voting down a paid sick day program nearly two dozen times over the past year, the Ontario government has changed its tune. On April 28, the provincial government announced its plan to introduce a paid leave program for workers impacted by COVID-19.