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COVID-19: 49 new cases and two deaths reported in SWPH region today
Ontario reported 3,422 new COVID-19 cases today with 69 deaths while Southwestern Public Health is reporting 49 new cases this morning, with 36 cases resolved. Two new deaths were reported bringing th...
Jan 17, 2021
Province extends Reopening Ontario Act orders for 30 days
The province announced this morning (Saturday) it is extending most orders currently in force under the Reopening Ontario Act until Feb. 19. This follows on the heels of the Ford government declaring ...
Jan 16, 2021
COVID-19: Resolved cases in SWPH region outnumber new cases by almost two to one today
Ontario reported 3,056 new COVID-19 cases today with 51 deaths while Southwestern Public Health is reporting 29 new cases this morning, with 54 cases resolved. It's the second time in a week the new c...
Jan 16, 2021
COVID-19: 42 new cases in SWPH region today, 26 resolved
Ontario reported 2,998 new COVID-19 cases today with 100 deaths while Southwestern Public Health is reporting 42 new cases this morning, with 26 cases resolved. No new deaths were reported. The seven ...
Jan 15, 2021
Shedding light on the province's stay-at-home order
The Stay-at-Home order requires that every individual shall remain in their place of residence at all times unless leaving is necessary for one or more of the following purposes: Work, School, and Chi...
Jan 15, 2021
CFIB says new provincial rules unfair to small businesses
New rules and regulations are now in effect for small businesses and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business is not happy. All non-essential retail stores are not allowed to open before 7 a.m....
Jan 15, 2021
Fill the Tree Campaign raises $18,140 for the Port Stanley Festival Theatre
The Port Stanley Festival Theatre saw huge success with their Fill the Tree Fundraising Campaign, raising over $18,000 to help bring live theatre back to the village. The campaign which ran from Novem...
Jan 15, 2021
COVID-19 shots for STEGH staff on hold
With the province now prioritizing COVID-19 vaccination for residents of long-term care and retirement homes, Southwestern Public Health this week began the process across the region. According to the...
Jan 14, 2021
COVID-19: Long-term care homes in SWPH region continue to be heavily impacted
Ontario reported 3,326 new COVID-19 cases today with 62 deaths while Southwestern Public Health is reporting 55 new cases this morning, with 46 cases resolved. Two new deaths have been reported, both ...
Jan 14, 2021
STPS outlines expectations for Stay-At-Home Order enforcement
With many Ontarians still confused at what the Provinces Stay-At-Home Order means for them, the St. Thomas Police Service is making it clear what you can expect from them in terms of enforcement. Poli...
Jan 14, 2021
