ERIN – Erin and Hillsburgh firefighters were called out to what was initially described as a structure fire at a residence near Stanley Park on the morning of Feb. 14.
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It’s Non-Profit Appreciation Week in Ontario
GUELPH – The People and Information Network (PIN) will be noting the first Non-Profit Sector Appreciation Week in Ontario, which runs this week, Feb. 14 to 20.
Emergencies Act invoked for first time in response to blockades, occupation
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau declared a national emergency in response to the recent blockades of Canada-U.S. border crossings and the occupation of Wellington Street in downtown Ottawa.
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.
Government introduces legislation to support low-income seniors who received pandemic benefits
GATINEAU – As the global pandemic continues in Canada, the Canadian government say it will continue to support vulnerable, low-income seniors who are experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19.
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.
Wellington Federation of Agricultre calls on county residents to Celebrate Canada’s Agriculture Day on Feb. 22
GUELPH – Canadians from coast to coast are invited to celebrate Canada’s Agriculture Day on Feb. 22.
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…
Suicide Awareness Council projects focus on farmer, veterinary mental wellness
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Farmers have an elevated risk of suicide in proportion to the general population.
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.
Planning staff seek pause on severance for Mount Forest apartment building
WELLINGTON NORTH – A request to defer a land severance will go to the county’s land division committee following a Feb. 7 decision by Wellington North council to support a deferral.
100 Women Who Care donate to Hospice Wellington
Donation – 100 Women Who Care Rural Wellington recently donated $10,000 to Hospice Wellington to…
Autism Dog Services in need of foster homes for puppies
BRANTFORD – With the demand for Autism Assistance Service Dogs increasing, Autism Dog Services (ADS) is in need of foster homes for puppies.
Province distributing 44 million free rapid antigen tests
TORONTO – The province is distributing 44 million rapid tests between Feb. 9 and April 6, an eight-week period.
Suspended driver charged
GUELPH – On Feb. 8 Wellington County OPP officers were conducting traffic enforcement on…