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What seniors should know about social media
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Seniors might not be the demographic individuals initially associate with social media.
Centre offers plenty for seniors to do to keep active and engaged
NORTH WELLINGTON – The Seniors Centre of Excellence is offering the following programs in the upcoming months.
Seniors mixed league popular at Fergus Curling Club
Hurry hard – The Fergus Curling Club has an active roster on Wednesday afternoons for its seniors…
Health Canada authorizes bivalent COVID-19 booster for ages 5 to 11
OTTAWA – On Dec. 9 Health Canada authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty bivalent-adapted COVID-19 booster for children aged 5 to 11.
Local Crimestoppers wins provincial, international awards
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW) once again put the community on the provincial and international stages, thanks to numerous Crime Stoppers awards in recent weeks.
Ponsonby school holds ‘Panther Feast’
PONSONBY – Ponsonby Public School held its 45th annual community luncheon – an initiative of the school council to celebrate the school community, including staff, students, bus drivers, lunch supervisors and a few invited guests.
Hair With Care fundraiser supported Heart and Stroke Foundation
Hair with care – A Sept. 18 fundraiser held by Hair With Care owner Carrie Anne Kierstead, left,…
The Grove youth hubs hosting community dinners for youth
GUELPH — The Grove Wellington Guelph is hosting Winter Feast for youth in the community providing them with the opportunity to celebrate the holiday season with their peers, ensuring all youth who want to participate have an opportunity to do so without barriers.
Pharmacies offering Paxlovid prescriptions
TORONTO – The Ontario government is giving people more convenient access to care by allowing pharmacists to prescribe Paxlovid, an antiviral treatment option used to reduce severe outcomes from COVID-19.
Hooves for Hospice raises $10,000 for Hospice Wellington
Hooves for Hospice – Hooves for Hospice raised $10,000 in funds for Hospice Wellington at its…
OREA celebrates 100 years of realtors building stronger communities
TORONTO – The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) is celebrating its 100th anniversary.
Well test results provide promise for new drinking water source in Arthur
KENILWORTH – A small test well drilled north of Domville Street in Arthur in 2021 has Wellington North’s water department talking about the potential for a new drinking water source following a recent report from R.J. Burnside and Associates on test findings.
Wellington North mayor, staff sound alarm over Bill 23 changes to development charges
WELLINGTON NORTH – Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act, imposes changes to how municipalities can collect and spend development charge dollars. Wellington North officials are concerned with how the bill will affect the township's ability to pay for the costs of increased growth.
Minto amends zoning bylaw to prohibit ground floor residential units, hotels in downtown areas
MINTO – A zoning bylaw amendment prohibiting new ground floor residential units and hotels in downtown core areas has been approved by council here.