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Trinkets and trash? No, it’s art in my garden
FERGUS - Many of us worry about doing the right thing when it comes to being creative in our gardens.
Rural Ontario Institute using technology to connect community leaders with agri-food sector
GUELPH – The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) wants to provide more ways for rural communities and the agriculture sector to connect and access information about issues that matter.
COVID-19 rapid tests now available to small, mid-size businesses
GUELPH – The Guelph Chamber of Commerce is providing COVID-19 rapid screening kits for free to small and medium-sized businesses in Guelph.
Ontario to accelerate rollout of second doses of COVID-19 vaccine
TORONTO – The Ontario government says it has reached its target of administering first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to 65 per cent of adults ahead of schedule.
Ospringe developer erred in clear-cutting trees from property, neighbouring farmers contend
OSPRINGE – In a forested area at the back of Crest View Farm here, it’s eerily quiet, save for the rustling of leaves on the remaining trees on either side of a bulldozed path running the length of an adjoining farm field.
New game has roots in Centre Wellington
FERGUS – A group of men in Centre Wellington made good use of periods of isolation during the pandemic by turning a game they’ve played since childhood into a product people can buy.
Premier: no in-class learning until fall
TORONTO – The province’s stay-at-home order has ended, but elementary and secondary school students will be doing exactly that after Premier Doug Ford announced schools will remain closed until at least September.
Family holding fundraiser for Fergus girl with Rett syndrome
FERGUS – In a year that’s required a lot of courage and fortitude, a Fergus family is now doing the bravest thing: asking for help.
County council approves move to request lower intensification target
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County council has approved a planning committee recommendation to request an adjustment to population intensification targets set for this area by the province.
Memorials to residential school victims created across Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The local community has taken measures to memorialize the 215 children whose remains were discovered at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia.
Residents concerned about turtles navigating new Hillsburgh bridge/dam
HILLSBURGH – Residents are expressing concern for wildlife as snapping turtles navigate the newly-constructed Station Street bridge and dam in Hillsburgh.
Province mandates COVID-19 vaccine policies for long-term care homes
TORONTO - As of July 1, all long-term care homes across the province must have an immunization policy in place, the Ontario government announced on May 31. Staff who opt out of being vaccinated will have to either provide proof of a medical exemption or take an educational program.
WDGPH reports 56 new COVID-19 cases in region over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting 56 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend (May 28 to 30) with active cases sitting at 190 — a far cry from an all-time high of 679 set on April 18.
County councillors express support for OPP plan to transition from School Resource Officer program
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Members of county council expressed support for the County of Wellington OPP’s plans to transition from the cancelled School Resource Officer (SRO) program and connect with youth through community-based policing.