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Brush and garden material pickup set to begin in Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH – The township’s wood brush and garden material disposal pick-up program will…
Chamber takes Think Minto First program online
MINTO – The Minto Chamber of Commerce is offering a program designed to help businesses with…
OMAFRA REPORT: Accessing fertilizer recommendations
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Moyor Bridge gets federal and provincial funding
PUSLINCH – Good news came to Puslinsh Township in mid-March when the federal and provincial governments announced they will help fund the Moyer Bridge reconstruction project.
Masks, tax breaks, enforcing social distancing at Erin Telephone Town Hall
ERIN - Masks, social distancing enforcement, getting a break on taxes and offers to volunteer were the main topics raised at the Town of Erin’s second telephone town hall, on the evening of April 9.
Elora stores join Rainbow Connection
Rainbow connections – Stores in downtown Elora are taking part in a global movement to spread…
Agricultural society launches campaign to help feed ‘hungry heroes’
CENTRE WELLINGTON - It’s only a few days old, but a new campaign to help health care workers and businesses here has already taken off, as local groups and residents continue to look for ways to help during the COVID-19 crisis.
Outbreak declared at Caressant Care Fergus; province unveils action plan for long-term care homes
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Public health officials have declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Caressant Care nursing home in Fergus.
CMHA creates mental health services website for health care workers
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The local chapter of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has created a new website to help frontline health care workers cope during the COVID-19 crisis.
North Wellington obstetrical services moving temporarily to Groves hospital
FERGUS - Obstetrical services at the county's two northern hospitals are being transferred to Groves Memorial Community Hospital in Fergus to facilitate increased capacity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Optimists’ bottle drive raises over $4,700 for Drayton Food Bank
MAPLETON - The Optimist Club of Moorefield recently put out a request to Mapleton residents looking for empty deposit bottles and cans they could spare for donation to the Drayton Food Bank.
Ford appoints members to Ontario Jobs and Recovery Committee
TORONTO – Premier Doug Ford and the Conservative government have their eyes on the future, announcing the formation of the Ontario Jobs and Recovery Committee on April 9.