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COVID-19: Cases in Huron-Perth suddenly on the rise

Huron Perth public health reported 32 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Monday, a weekend spike that’s helped pushed the region’s number of active cases towards its highest point during the pandemic’s third wave.

Cassidy Road neighbourhood celebrates special 90th birthday

NORTH MIDDLESEX – Friends, neighbours and family recently marked the 90 th birthday of a longtime Cassidy Road resident, Grace Robinson.

Bluewater’s water systems perform well, but Hensall water tower a risk

BLUEWATER – The findings of recent inspections of Bluewater’s water systems were presented to councillors during the April 19 regular council meeting.

Man convicted of aggravated assault after bar fight between ex-junior hockey players causes brain injury

Rainbow crosswalk painted at Grand Bend traffic circle

GRAND BEND – Residents and visitors in Grand Bend will notice a new symbol of inclusion and diversity at the traffic circle near the main beach – a six-colour rainbow crosswalk.

'Everyone seems confused': Bill C-10 heads for second review of whether it impacts Charter rights

'We can see that the Minister of Heritage himself is struggling to answer some really basic questions about this bill'

New bill would solidify multi-caucus Senate structure created by Trudeau

Trudeau changed the appointment process for the Senate, making it more independent and newly appointed senators have mostly sat with the Independent Senators Group.

Canada should follow Slovakia's example of having citizens do weekly rapid COVID test screenings, MPs hear

The country of 5.5 million people, which suffered a devastating second wave over the winter, has used widespread rapid testing to help bring the virus under control

Why Canada so urgently needs to update its citizenship materials

The Ministry of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship says it will replace 'outdated terminology and ideas' this year — four years late

Nova Scotia's real estate market continues its skyward ascent

Sales during the month of April hit highest number the province has ever recorded

LILLEY: Feds still clueless on airport COVID screening one year later

Man dies within hours of flight landing in Toronto from Nigeria

Thompson responds to Bill 229 protests

As part of the province’s omnibus budget bill, a proposed law in its Budget Bill 229 called Schedule 6 calls for amendments to the Conservation Authority Act.

Locals rally to protect green space and wetlands

A proposed law tucked away in Budget Bill 229 would severely limit the power of conservation authorities in Ontario.

Should random COVID-19 tests for kids and teachers be part of our back-to-school plans?

Many people would have to be tested to find a positive, and the test itself is uncomfortable, even painful for children

Goderich lawyer receives honour of Law Society Medal

The Law Society Medal is an award given for outstanding service within the profession where service is in accordance with the highest ideals of the legal profession. It is one of the highest honours the Law Society bestows.

New antibody drug helps patients breathe; virus may insert genetic fragments into genetic code

The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19.

Wind shatters Chinese glass bridge, stranding tourist 100 metres above ground

In an image shared on Weibo, the man can be seen clinging to the rail of the bridge, surrounded by missing deck panels

Queen's cousin caught in 'royals-for-hire' media sting selling access to the Kremlin

“I have never had any close connection before with gold and the idea makes me very happy,” said Prince Michael, according to the Sunday Times

The USSR won the Second World War for us. Too bad they also helped start it

The Soviet Union armed, fed and encouraged an expansionist Nazi Germany — only to ultimately become its worst victim

One-time local pro golfer charged in underage sex sting: Florida police

A one-time pro golfer from Southwestern Ontario is charged after police in Florida say a man sent sexual text messages to a detective posing as a 15-year-old girl.

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