Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece (BlackburnNews.com file photo)Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece (BlackburnNews.com file photo)
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$2.3M in local hospital funding announced

The MPP for Perth-Wellington has announced over $2.3 million in local hospital funding.

Randy Pettapiece said the new funding will help local hospitals complete renovations and upgrades while maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff alike.

He said in total, Ontario is investing $175 million in repairs and upgrades to 128 hospitals across the province.

North Wellington Health Care Corporation will receive $1.15 million.

Listowel Memorial Hospital gets $144,443.

$238,732 will go to St. Marys Memorial Hospital and Stratford General Hospital will receive $845,240.

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Owen Sound Library session gets cyclists ready to roll

Dust off those handlebars and pump up those tires because cycling season is officially upon us! If your trusty two-wheeler is looking a bit more "rusty" than "ready," the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library has just the thing to get you back on the road safely.