Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) announced on Friday a new measles exposure in the counties. It occurred in the emergency waiting room at Seaforth Community Hospital on Wednesday (May 14) from 11:15 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Anyone at this location during those timeframes needs to monitor for measles signs and symptoms for...

Sharon McKenzie visited Stratford to watch the Stratford Festival and fell in love. The local resident contributed the Festival City to 'Canada's top travel bucket list destination' picks to CBCs The Current, noting in her submission to the broadcaster that she is still in Stratford 61 years after stopping in...

Ontario's 2025 budget outlines vital investments in rural communities, Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae said on Friday morning. The budget includes housing enabling infrastructure, primary care expansion and support for small businesses. Rae said the Conservative provincial government will be there to "support families, workers, and communities during these challenging economic times." "Ensuring...

The city of Stratford is getting a new transit office to replace the current portable unit on Corcoran Avenue that is in poor condition and at the 'end of its life'. A report to city council from Transit Manager Mike Mousley recommended accepting a tender from Complete Building Systems Inc....

Perth OPP have laid a charge against a 19-year-old North Perth resident involved in a fatal motor vehicle collision on March 18. The accused was charged on Tuesday with careless driving causing death. The collision occurred at Perth Line 86 and Perth Road 140.  The accused is scheduled to appear at Ontario...

Mental health and social service organizations across Huron and Perth have come together to develop service pathways. The move is meant to support children, youth and adults during mental health crises. The two-year project has resulted in an easy-to-follow poster, instructional video and webinar. These resources are designed to guide...