HARRISTON – Minto council has approved two Community Improvement grants worth a combined $4,000 to enhance downtown buildings here.
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Security from Trespass Act comes into effect; not everyone on board
GUELPH – Food and agricultural organizations are lauding the proclamation of the Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2020 that came into effect Dec. 5. But animal rights groups say the act only serves to protect animal abusers.
New survey finds Ontarians’ mental health eroding
GUELPH – The second wave of the pandemic has intensified feelings of stress and anxiety, causing alarming levels of despair, suicidal thoughts and hopelessness in the Ontario population.
New federal funds set to flow to local businesses through SEDC
NEUSTADT – The Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) announced on Nov. 23 that…
Centre Wellington firefighters make candy cane deliveries to local schools
Special delivery – Centre Wellington firefighters delivered candy canes for all students at Elora…
Mobile Rapid Access Addiction Clinic coming to rural Wellington
GUELPH – Stonehenge Therapeutic Community is adding a van to its assets to bring clinical…
COVID-19 claims life of former Arthur Township reeve
GOWANSTOWN – Former Arthur Township reeve Ivan Lloyd Suggitt, 76, passed away at Stratford…
Santa Claus Cruise weaved through Fergus on Dec. 5
Santa arrives – The three-vehicle “Santa Claus Cruise” weaved its way through Fergus…
Renowned CBC producer Jack Kellum dies at 77
FERGUS – A Fergus man who had a big impact on Newfoundland culture has died. Jack Kellum passed…
Fergus BIA brought late night shopping and festive fun to downtown
Christmas tradition – Downtown business in Fergus remained open late on Dec. 4 as part of an…
Puslinch to hold two public meetings on Dec. 16
PUSLINCH – Council here is holding two public meetings on Dec. 16 at 7pm via Zoom. To register…
Council approves vehicle purchases; groups seek $134,000 in grants
ELORA – Centre Wellington councillors only got through one of four items on the Dec. 1 agenda before delegations got their turn to speak.
Wellington County and Canadian municipalities share their vision for post-COVID economic recovery
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County joined municipalities from across Canada to release,…
Operation Christmas Child wraps up successful 2020
HANOVER – Last week two transport trucks arrived at the Hanover Missionary Church, which…