VANCOUVER – The COVID-19 pandemic has put Canada’s health care system under a microscope –…
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COVID-19 across the border: Americans say they’re far more stressed and financially pressed than Canadians do
VANCOUVER – As COVID-19 cases surge in North America and across the globe, a new study by the…
Phil Irish paintings up for auction
ELORA – Elora artist Phil Irish is donating two paintings for an auction to support the Bruce…
Arthur Chamber of Commerce presented 2020 Community Awards
Outstanding citizens – The Arthur and District Chamber of Commerce’s 2020 Community Awards…
Goodbye Old Man postcard remembers animals who died in war
GRAND VALLEY - Most people don’t think of animals when they think of the war dead, but Jim Masters can hardly forget.
Local hockey star receives bursary for impact outside rink
WELLINGTON NORTH – A Mount Forest youth is among five high school graduates who made a big impact…
Minto Retirees Activity Group disbands, donates remaining funds to hospital
PALMERSTON – The Minto Retirees Activity Group (MRAG) has made a donation of $2,300 to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation.
Mount Forest, Arthur arenas now open for public rentals
WELLINGTON NORTH – Ice rentals at the Arthur and Mount Forest arenas are now open to local residents, groups and organizations.
CUPE launches campaign to reinstate Community Living day programs
GUELPH – CUPE Local 4392, which represents workers at Community Living Guelph Wellington, has launched a new online campaign in response to the abrupt closure of six day program sites that support adults with developmental disabilities.
Puslinch council takes first look at 2021 capital budget
PUSLINCH – Puslinch council is proposing a $1.5-million tax levy for capital projects this year.
Province releases new framework for keeping Ontario ‘safe and open’
TORONTO - A new framework for implementing and lifting COVID-19 restrictions was announced by the provincial government on Nov. 3.
Mapleton to explore possibility of using solar power for municipal buildings
MAPLETON – Councillors were split at the last Mapleton council meeting about whether the municipality should explore a partnership with QPA Solar Inc.
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Guelph facility
GUELPH –Public health officials have declared a COVID-19 outbreak at the Elliott Community facility in Guelph.
Ombudsman will be county’s closed meeting investigator
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Ontario Ombudsman’s office will become the official closed meeting investigator for the County of Wellington in the new year.
Santa Claus still coming to town – just in a different way
MINTO – While traditional parades here are cancelled, Minto Fire officials are reassuring local youths that Santa Claus will still be coming to town.