(File photo courtesy of © Can Stock Photo / iDesign)The death toll due to COVID-19 is growing in Midwestern Ontario.
Huron Perth Public Health reports the number of fatalities due to COVID-19 is now 78. That's up from 76 reported last week.
The Grey Bruce Health Unit says 27 residents have now succumbed to the virus. At the end of last week, 25 residents were reported to have died from COVID-19.
In Wellington County, the death toll increased from 39 to 41 from the virus.
Ontario added 46 net new virus-related deaths Wednesday.
Environment Canada has issued a yellow rainfall warning for parts of Ontario.
Hanover Police Service arrested a trespasser and ended up seizing drugs from the accused after an incident on July 30.
The Jays opened their home series against the Cardinals with a win off another Dylan Cease gem.
Nine young volunteers aged 11 to 17 spent three days exploring and protecting the Lake Huron coastline during the Coastal Conservation Youth Corps' inaugural program in Grand Bend from July 21 to 23.
An no-swim advisory has been issued for Kelso Beach at Nawash Park heading into the long weekend
Wheat finished lower to end the week.
