GUELPH – Since the onset of COVID-19, members of the Ontario Network of Victim Service Providers (ONVSP) have seen an increase in domestic violence and sexual assault calls.
Fergus resident wins $700,000 with Bigger Spin Instant game
TORONTO – William Mackenzie, of Fergus, recently won $700,000 with the Bigger Spin Instant…
Education minister visits Elora PS
Minister visit – On Nov. 12, minister of education Stephen Lecce made a stop at Elora Public…
Drayton Legion held its Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov. 11
Drayton remembers – The Drayton Legion held its Remembrance Day ceremony at the cenotaph on…
Farmer mental wellness – a key priority for OFA and Ontario farm families
If someone asks, “how are you doing?” do you want to throw something at them, or do you break…
Mount Forest Legion closed until Dec. 1
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Royal Canadian Legion Branch 134 is closed to the public…
Man charged in bomb threats
GUELPH – A Peterborough man has been arrested in connection with a number of bomb threats,…
Erin held scaled-back Remembrance ceremony
Erin cenotaph – Crowds were thinner for this year’s Remembrance Day ceremony at the Erin…
Open Mind: Remembering strength
This year certainly has been one to remember. I think that from a mental health perspective, it…
Tree of Bright Stars memorial event goes virtual
KITCHENER – For families who are grieving, the holiday season can be an especially difficult…
Wellington County Safe Communities encouraging seniors to exercise to help prevent falls
MAPLETON – November is Falls Prevention Month. Wellington County Safe Communities Falls…
Residents at Royal Terrace host fall fair
Seniors fair – With local fairs cancelled or moved online for 2020 due to the COVID-19…
OFA Commentary: Survey shows Great Lakes water quality top of mind with Ontario farmers
In its second annual survey of farmers in southwestern Ontario, the Thames River Phosphorus…
OMAFRA Report: 2020 Forage seasonal summer reflects mild winter conditions
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…