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The inpatient unit at Seaforth Community Hospital is closed to admissions due to a COVID-19 outbreak, according to the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA).

HPHA released a statement on Saturday announcing that an outbreak had been declared, meaning at least two patients or team members have tested positive for COVID-19.

The hospital is now conducting contact tracing and testing for people in the unit.

Those who may have been affected by the outbreak are in the process of being notified.

A wintry mix of snow and freezing rain may greet parts of southwestern Ontario this weekend, which could impact travel plans.

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for London, Middlesex County, Elgin County, Oxford County, Sarnia, and Lambton County.

The weather agency says a low-pressure system is expected to deliver a mix of wintry weather starting Saturday evening and continue through Sunday.

Grey Bruce Public Health has reported two fatal opioid overdose poisonings within the past week.

People who use unregulated street drugs are being warned to exercise extreme caution and follow critical harm reduction recommendations.

Public health suspects fentanyl is behind the suspected opioid responsible for the overdoses, which both took place in Grey-Bruce. However, toxicology results are still pending.

Catch the Ace returns to the Kincardine area this February, with a twist.

The Kincardine Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, Huron Shores Hospice, and the Tiverton and District Lions Club are joining forces to offer a Catch the Ace raffle that’s bigger than ever.

A similar approach has been undertaken in Goderich, where the three organizations saw progressive jackpots as high as $80,000.

A sudden staff shortage has forced another Emergency Department closure at the Seaforth Community Hospital.

The Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance has announced the Emergency Department will close Sunday, January 29 at 5 p.m. and will reopen on Monday, January 30  at 7 a.m. to return to regular hours of operation.

Police, fire and paramedics are on the scene of a collision that has closed Highway 21 north of Underwood.

Highway 21 is closed in both directions between Concession 10 and Concession 8.

Sources tell CKNX News the crash involved a car and a truck, possibly some sort of propane truck.  Police report one person with serious injuries.

CKNX news has reached out to police to find out more, but no other details have been released at this time.

The Municipality of Kincardine is set to begin its Downtown Dig Project as soon as late March.

This major reconstruction of Kincardine’s historic downtown will cost roughly $7.4 million.

The infrastructure improvements include the full replacement of the watermains and sewer lines, new sidewalks, a new streetscape that includes a cohesive design with the waterfront and Harbour Street, and traffic calming measures to enhance pedestrian safety.

Council awarded the tender to Lavis Contracting Co. Limited.

Motorists in Midwestern Ontario could face some hazardous road conditions Friday evening and overnight.

A winter weather travel advisory has been issued for Huron, Perth, Bruce, Grey, and Northern Wellington Counties.

Environment Canada warned of significantly reduced visibility in snow and blowing snow. The weather service said to expect snowfall rates of 2 cm/h, with between 4 to 7 cm of accumulation expected. That will be accompanied by strong wind gusts up to 60 km/h.

The last ship of Green Bay’s shipping season set sail on Wednesday. Dean Haen, director for the Port of Green Bay, says warmer temperatures extended the season which was one of the longest-lasting ones on record. Read the full story by WeAreGreenBay.com.

It’s no mystery where most of the salts are coming from. Water softeners and fertilizers are sources of chloride, but the major contributor, are the salts spread on roads, parking lots, and sidewalks to keep the pavement free from ice. A little salt can cause a lot of harm to our waterways. The U.S.

The deadline is here for residents who are looking to give their input on Wolverine Worldwide’s updated plan to help clean-up a dangerous chemical in Rockford, MI. PFAS, the chemicals known as “forever chemicals” are man-made and have been linked to a number of health issues. Read the full story by WXMI-TV – Grand Rapids, MI.