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General assumptions about aging reinforce negative stereotypes
WELLINGTON COUNTY – One of the first things that people will notice about you is your age. Based on what we see, most of us make general assumptions about what that age means.
Resource for caregivers of people with Alzheimer disease or dementia
Alzheimer disease is a progressive, degenerative brain disease that destroys vital brain cells. As a result of the changes to the brain, it no longer works as it used to.
OMAFRA report: Impact of cover crops in processing vegetable-grain cropping system
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
ROMA launches opportunities in a post-COVID world strategy for rural Ontario
GUELPH – The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) is proud to support the Rural Ontario Municipal Association’s (ROMA) long-term strategic plan through shared data insights unique to rural Ontario.
Lovers of the birds: Winter Birding Memories
Over these 35 years on our farm Gary and I have spotted many special winter birds. I will reminisce a little about some of our experiences.
No skis? Just poles? An overview of the benefits of pole walking
You may have seen them out there and wondered why are they just using just poles? But for those who are walking with poles, commonly referred to as “Nordic walking,” they may be a step ahead in terms gaining more benefits while participating in their exercise.
Awe and wonder in Heaven
And the glory of the Lord will be revealed, and all people will see it together. For the mouth of…
Canadians worried about U.S. turmoil
VANCOUVER – Four-in-five Canadians say they are worried the current state of U.S. democracy will…
100 Women Who Care donate to Hospice Wellington
Donation – 100 Women Who Care Rural Wellington recently donated $10,000 to Hospice Wellington to…
Open Mind: What does spirituality mean to you?
Recently, I was very fortunate to talk with the chaplain at Homewood Health Centre, Ram Kalap. We were talking about how he helps people reconnect to their spiritual side and I asked him about the difference between religiosity or religious faith and spirituality.
OPINION: OFA statement on COVID-19 protests
GUELPH – The tractor rallies that are currently targeting Queen’s Park and local MPP and MP offices are not organized by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture.
Ontario maple producers explore new strategic direction, receive funding from OMAFRA
WYEBRIDGE – The Ontario Maple Syrup Producers’ Association (OMSPA) is pleased to announce the…
Let’s talk (and listen)
Let’s talk (and listen) Canada has just marked the 12th year of “Bell Let’s Talk Day” and…
Bosworth Bridge EA completed
MAPLETON – The County of Wellington has completed a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment…