Piping his support – It’s a growing trend: to make some noise at 7:30pm every day to show…
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Area conservation authorities closing some facilities to public
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Conservation authorities that include Wellington County in their watershed…
Dreams dashed for CyberTitan team
FERGUS – Chalk up another round of dashed hopes due to COVID-19. A group of Centre Wellington…
MP and staff working to assist stranded riding residents
PERTH-WELLINGTON – As Canadians around the globe struggle to get home amid border closures and flight cancellations, local MP John Nater said his office has been working to help as many as possible.
Community Pantry food bank seeking donations to fill shelves
MOUNT FOREST – What a difference a week makes. Marg Rapp, a volunteer at the Community Pantry in…
Mapleton water, wastewater project draws fire from CUPE
MAPLETON – The township’s plan to outsource construction and operation of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure has drawn fire from a national public workers union, but the township’s chief administrative officer insists the plan has nothing to do with “privatization.”
Local clinics restrict public access in response to COVID-19
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Family Health Team (MFFHT) locked the doors of the Claire Stewart Medical Clinic on Dublin Street on March 23 and anyone wanting to enter has to call in advance to be screened.
Spring time arrives on local farms
Kidding around – It’s a busy time at River’s Edge Goat Dairy in Arthur. There are many…
Federal government announces measures to assist farmers through COVID-19 crisis
OTTAWA – The federal government is taking steps to allow temporary foreign workers to enter the…
OMAFRA REPORT: Monitoring survival for winter canola
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Signs of the times
Signs of the times – Local streets are less busy these days as residents attempt to adhere to…
Minto emphasizing adherence to social distancing measures
MINTO – Only municipal staff involved in operation of essential services are currently coming…
Businesses, banks, agencies announce COVID-19 restrictions
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The list of service restrictions is growing as more and more businesses temporarily shut down so employees and customers can observe social distancing and self-isolation orders.