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Farmers can apply now for cover crop incentives
CAMBRIDGE - Cover crops grown over winter are just the right thing to do, according to local producers who participated in the Grand River Conservation Authority’s (GRCA) Rural Water Quality Program (RWQP).
$1 turns into $100,000 for Guelph and Kitchener men
TORONTO – Saying “yes” to ENCORE paid off for Yohannes Mebrahtu of Kitchener and Jason…
Majority of Canadians would accept tax increase to fund improvements to long-term care
VANCOUVER – The future of Canada’s long-term care industry is an issue that will continue to…
The Fergus Pipe Band perform at Wellington County Museum
Celtic songs – The Fergus Pipe Band drew out a crowd at the Wellington County Museum’s paddock…
Police beat: ATV stolen
WELLINGTON NORTH – On Aug. 2 Wellington County OPP received a report of a stolen all-terrain…
GRCA extends request for water conservation
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) officials are asking water users to cut consumption by 10 per cent as local water levels remain low despite "higher-than-normal" rainfall recently.
White donates $25,000 to Family and Children’s Services
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Youth in Wellington County who received services from Family and Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington County now have a better chance at pursuing post-secondary education, thanks to a sizeable donation from former county councillor and warden Lynda White.
Majority of new COVID-19 cases in region found in unvaccinated persons
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Recently released public health data reveals majority of new COVID-19 cases occurring in unvaccinated persons.
Wellington North denies application for cannabis facility in Arthur
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here has rejected a company’s proposal to operate a cannabis facility in Arthur. At an Aug. 9 meeting, council rejected CCR Holdings Wells St. Inc.’s proposal to rezone its 5.14-acre property in Arthur to permit indoor cultivation and processing of cannabis.
Public health reporting 23 new COVID-19 cases in region over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting 23 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend (Aug. 6 to 8). The region’s active case count now sits at 47, a rise from 21 cases on Aug. 3 and the highest total since July 12.
Fergus resident faces number of charges in ‘domestic-related incidents’
NORTH PERTH – A Fergus resident faces a number of charges - including harassment, assault and uttering threats - following what police are calling "a number of domestic-related incidents" over five years.
Sunflowers of Elora festival billed as ‘a selfie lover’s paradise’
ELORA – Heading into its second blooming season, the Fieldstone Barn is once again running the Sunflowers of Elora Festival, starting Aug. 6.
Belwood author releases new work of short fiction
BELWOOD – Children’s author Marilyn Helmer is “singing a different tune” and publishing a volume of short adult fiction called Bird Song on a Summer Evening.
Orange Order in Guelph and Wellington County mark Orangeman’s Day
July 12 celebration – Members the Orange Order Prince Arthur Loyal Orange Lodge 1331 serving…