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.
Palmerston Legion donates $34,500 to local organizations
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Legion’s Catch the Ace committee has announced five local recipients of nearly $35,000 in funds raised by its latest round of Catch the Ace draws.
Moorefield native to enter Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame
GUELPH – A Moorefield native is being enshrined into the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame (OAHF).
New COVID-19 modelling shows Ontario at ‘dangerous point’
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local residents should be "very concerned" about new provincial COVID-19 modelling and act immediately to help avoid the worst-case scenario. That was the message relayed by Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health on Jan. 12.
Modelling: Ontario’s ICU occupancy will be above 300 beds by Dec. 31
TORONTO – The province’s latest COVID-19 modelling shows that continuing case growth will increase outbreaks in long-term care homes, congregate settings and put a strain on the province’s intensive care units (ICUs).
Province recommends restricting holiday celebrations to your own household
TORONTO – The holidays, like many things in 2020, are going to look different this year due to COVID-19. On Nov. 25, the province offered “preliminary guidance” on how to safely celebrate this holiday season.
Ontario may have avoided worst-case COVID-19 scenario: health experts
TORONTO – Provincial health experts say projections indicate Ontario may have avoided the worst-case scenario for the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. That said, case numbers are not expected to decline, as officials expect between 800 to 1,200 new cases per days for most of November.
Local auto dealership makes multi-year pledge to area hospitals
LISTOWEL – What was expected to be a run of the mill cheque presentation to two local hospitals was, in fact, something much greater.
Premier declares Ontario is now in second wave of COVID-19
TORONTO – On the same day that Ontario reported 700 new cases of COVID-19 – the highest recorded number since the beginning of the pandemic – Premier Doug Ford stated that Ontario is now in the second wave of the pandemic.
Province announces new restrictions on bars, restaurants, strip clubs
TORONTO – After witnessing a steady rise in the number of COVID-19 cases across Ontario, the provincial government has announced new restrictions for restaurants, bars and strip clubs.
2019 ambassadors to continue representing Palmerston Agricultural Society until August 2021
Keeping the crown – In July, the Palmerston Agricultural Society announced the postponement…
Start of broomball season postponed
ARTHUR – While some sports organizations have decided when their upcoming season will begin, the…
Palmerston Agricultural Society unveils new look barn, 4-H stable
PALMERSTON – Fair season is being celebrated a bit differently this year.
Fatal accident at ‘S-Bend’ renews calls for improvements at intersection in North Perth
NORTH PERTH – Some Wellington County politicians and residents are urging Perth County to revisit the idea of installing a roundabout at the intersection where a Caledon woman was killed last week.
Palmerston Lions Club bottle drive a success
Successful bottle drive – The Palmerston Lions Club held a community bottle drive on July 25,…