LINDSAY – There will be no International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM) in 2020.
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Ontario farm businesses working to adapt to a new reality
If there is one thing that has remained constant throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that farmers are experts at adapting to evolving situations and persevering through uncertainty.
Guelph Humane Society prepares for increase in feral kittens this spring
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is preparing for another busy kitten season this…
Downtown Fergus connected by rainbows
Rainbows in Fergus – Shops in downtown Fergus have been decorated with rainbows and colourful…
GRCA opens conservation areas, boat launches; prepares for camping
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) opened boat launches at some conservation areas on May 23.
Pandemic impact pegged as factor in rural job declines
GUELPH-ERMAOSA – A new Rural Ontario Institute fact sheet on the economic consequences of the pandemic shutdown paints a stark picture of the local employment scene.
Ontario extends emergency orders to June 9
TORONTO — The Ontario government has extended the length of the current emergency orders.
Elora clearing the way for pedestrians and safe distancing
ELORA – Streets in downtown Elora will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning this weekend in an effort to free up space for pedestrians to visit the village and still adhere to physical distancing requirements.
Public health: asymptomatic people can now be tested for COVID-19
GUELPH - It can be hard to keep up with all the recommendations around testing for COVID-19, but as it stands now, anyone can be tested, without a referral, if they think they might have been exposed to the virus.
Guelph-Eramosa Township reopens parks, sports fields/courts
ROCKWOOD - Guelph-Eramosa has now opened parks and outdoor sports facilities.
Puslinch councillor hopes to start program to help local businesses
PUSLINCH – As a business owner herself, Puslinch councillor Jessica Goyda feels for businesses in her municipality that have been affected by COVID-19.
New emergency child care centre opening in Elora
ELORA – An emergency child care centre will open at Little Angels in Elora on Tuesday morning (May 26).
Food Cycle Ride moves to ‘virtual’ format this year
CENTRE WELLINGTON - The Food Cycle Ride, which benefits the Centre Wellington Food Bank, is the latest event to move to a "virtual" format this year due to the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Erin council sends water plan back to staff to reflect town’s current financial position
ERIN – Erin council will need to have a special council meeting before May 31 after referring the…
Town making plans for reopening office, restarting some programs
MINTO – Town staff is starting to make plans for the eventual re-opening of the municipal office and other facilities largely shuttered under emergency orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic.