ABOYNE – Groves Hospital Foundation officials say they were thrilled to receive a donation of over $500,000 from Alex and Deb Beath just in time for the holidays.
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Erin surveying downtown businesses following construction disruptions
ERIN – Following disruptions to Main Street businesses caused by ongoing work for Enbridge gas lines in the village of Erin, the town is asking how future disruptions might be mitigated – namely during construction of Erin’s new wastewater treatment plant.
Elora Sculpture Project seeks submissions for 2023
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Elora Sculpture Project Committee is inviting submissions for 2023.
Registration open for Guelph Dance’s March Break Arts Explosion Camp
GUELPH - Guelph Dance is excited to welcome back campers in-person for its annual March Break Arts Explosion Camp.
Student-led Christmas Giving Project a big success at Mary Phelan CS
GUELPH – Students from Mary Phelan Catholic School collected donations and toys for their annual Christmas Giving Project.
Fourth compensation round now open for dairy farmers
OTTAWA - The fourth payment under the Dairy Direct Payment Program (DDPP) is now available to dairy producers.
Celebrate Farm Transition Appreciation Day Jan. 10
OTTAWA – Over the next 10 years, 75 per cent of farms across Canada will change hands.
New partnership advancing processing innovation
GUELPH – Meat and Poultry Ontario has joined Bioenterprise, Canada’s Food and Agri-Tech Engine, as a collaborative partner.
Motor-free parade in Holstein draws crowd
Crowd pleaser – The tiny community of Holstein was bursting at the seams on Dec. 10 as hoards of spectators lined its main streets to watch the annual non-motorized Christmas Parade.
Handbags for Hospice set for Feb. 23
GUELPH – Hospice Wellington and diamond-presenting sponsor Andra Arnold recently announced the 2023 Handbags for Hospice event will be held at the Delta Conference Centre in Guelph on Feb. 23.
The Grove Guelph Wellington youth hubs reflect on positive year
GUELPH – The Grove Wellington Guelph has accomplished much this year in addressing the mental health concerns of the community.
Province announces grant program for child care operators
TORONTO – The Ontario government is creating an additional 53,000 new, affordable licensed child care spaces by December 2026, according to a press release.
Ontario providing free naloxone kits in certain workplaces
TORONTO – Workplaces at risk for witnessing and experiencing opioid overdoses can received free naloxone kits and training.
Lower-income renters can apply for a one-time $500 top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit
OTTAWA – Rising inflation and the high cost of living have made it more challenging for Canadians…
Ford government frozen out over key issues including inflation, health care, education
VANCOUVER – Ontarians’ relationship with their provincial government these days is much like the weather – frosty.