PALMERSTON – A bottle drive organized by some local citizens poured more than $3,500 into the coffers of the local food bank and hospital.
COVID-19
Township offering online ‘virtual platform’ to connect residents
ELORA - Centre Wellington Township is now offering an online "virtual platform" to connect residents to recreation, arts and other services/activities.
County seeks care providers for emergency workers’ children
GUELPH – There’s a “significant need” for licensed child care workers in Wellington County to care for the children of frontline emergency workers, says the director of the county’s Children’s Early Years program.
Labour of love becomes ‘Lunch with Love’
ELORA – What started as a small GoFundMe idea a few weeks ago is gaining traction in Fergus and Elora as lunches are delivered to essential workers in the area.
Arthur PS staff plan car parade to connect with students, families
ARTHUR - Arthur Public School staff will hold a car parade on May 1.
Stay the course
It is hard to believe six weeks have passed since COVID-19 took over the front page of this…
Quilter switches to mask making
Canada-proud – Local quilter BitNa Won was going to make Canada-themed quilts for her sons…
No foreseeable equine feed shortages: Erin store owner
ERIN – Horse owners should rest assured that COVID-19 isn’t causing feed shortages right now.…
Businesses, municipalities will need help to stay afloat
MINTO – Local businesses are holding on through the COVID-19 lock-down, but both businesses and…
Senator Rob Black stresses importance of Canadian soil
FERGUS – With the Senate of Canada not sitting due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Senator Rob Black…
Rural Ontario Institute monitors COVID-19 impact on rural employment
GUELPH – While they warn against reading too much into a small sample, the Rural Ontario…
Car rally shows some love for healthcare workers
Car rally - Frontline health care workers stood outside Groves hospital on April 26 as about 100 vehicles passed by displaying messages of support and gratitude.
Province announces measures to protect vulnerable people during pandemic
TORONTO — The Ontario government has announced a new plan to help better protect vulnerable…
Province, feds partner to create commercial rent relief program
TORONTO — Small businesses and landlords across the province are getting a helping hand from the…
Province calls for innovative solutions to combat COVID-19
TORONTO — The provincial government is calling on research, post-secondary and non-profit…