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OPP supports national methamphetamine strategy

Submitted March 11, 2021Police

ORILLIA – The OPP is one of many Canadian police services collaborating with the Canadian Integrated Response to Organized Crime (CIROC) to educate, protect and inform the public about the negative impacts of methamphetamine and other synthetic drugs.

Cartoon: 03/11/21

Submitted March 11, 2021Cartoons

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Examining impacts of systemic racism in Guelph and Wellington County

Submitted March 11, 2021News

GUELPH – The Guelph Wellington Local Immigration Partnership (GWLIP) has launched a survey to examine the lived experiences of discrimination in Guelph and Wellington.

GRCA warns of rising waters, flooding as temperatures rise

Submitted March 11, 2021News

CAMBRIDGE - A flood watch issued by the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) watershed residents can expect river flows to rise and continue high into next week.

Canadian Agricultural Safety Week celebrates Safe and Strong Farms

Submitted March 11, 2021Rural

This March, the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) is encouraging all Canadians to celebrate Safe and Strong Farms.

Ag industry has opportunity to become stronger post-pandemic

Erin Kelly, Canadian Agricultural Safety Association March 11, 2021COVID-19, Rural

We can all agree that 2020 was a year like none other. It was a year that tested everyone’s readiness to adapt to change quickly.

Ontario producers welcome start of 2021 maple syrup season

Submitted March 11, 2021Rural

BRESLAU - The Waterloo Wellington Chapter of the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association (OMSPA) along with the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival Committee recently announced the unofficial start of the maple tapping season.

OFA Viewpoint: Federation promotes need for reliable broadband accessibility across rural Ontario

Keith Currie March 11, 2021Rural

As we approach the one-year mark of living this virtual lifestyle, access to fast, reliable broadband continues to be a hot button issue for many farmers and rural residents.

Drayton Entertainment launches online 50/50 raffle

Submitted March 11, 2021Arts & Entertainment, COVID-19

DRAYTON - Drayton Entertainment has launched a province-wide Ultimate 50/50 raffle with half the proceeds benefiting charitable programs for the not-for-profit theatre company and half the proceeds awarded to one lucky winner.

Trial of Michelle Hanson delayed

Submitted March 10, 2021News

GUELPH – The trial of Michelle Hanson, who is facing charges in relation to the 2018 death of her three-year old son Kaden Young, has been delayed. The Amaranth resident’s trial was scheduled to begin on March 8 in Guelph, but jury trials in Ontario are currently not being held due to the pandemic.