Randy Pettapiece, MPP for Perth Wellington.  Photo courtesy of Martin Dendekker.Randy Pettapiece, MPP for Perth Wellington. Photo courtesy of Martin Dendekker.
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Pettapiece sends letters to Ministers seeking additional resources to battle Caressant Care COVID-19 outbreaks

The Member of Provincial Parliament for Perth-Wellington calls the COVID-19 outbreaks at Caressant Care Arthur and Carressant Care Listowel "very concerning".

In a statement, Randy Pettapiece confirms he is now making sure the province understands "the seriousness of this situation", and has written to the Minister of Long-Term Care and the Minister of Seniors and Accessibility, urging them to "make available every resource to address the ongoing situation in these homes". Six residents from the homes are being moved to hospitals in a continuing effort to get the outbreaks under control.

Outbreaks were declared at the homes in early January.

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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.