ONTARIO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are spending up to $14.6 million through the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) to help farmers make improvements to their farmland.
Wellington County
School boards to recognize Truth and Reconciliation Week
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Police beat: Weapon charge
FERGUS – A man is facing a weapon charge after an incident here earlier this month involving a person barricading themself in a local home. Wellington County OPP officials say officers responded to a home in Fergus on Sept. 8 “to assist a neighbouring police service in arresting an individual on the
Local police officers now wearing body cameras
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Police say the move to outfit “each individual officer” with body-worn cameras follows “a successful roll-out” of in-car cameras with an automated licence plate recognition system.
County unveils updated safety, wellbeing plan
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county has unveiled its updated community safety and wellbeing plan for 2025.
MRI machine officially opens at Palmerston hospital
PALMERSTON – After 18 months of community donations and pledges, totalling over $8 million, the Palmerston and District Hospital finally has a new MRI machine and suite.
Local United Way works to address mental health struggles holistically
GUELPH – One in every three Canadians will face mental health struggles in their lifetime, according to Public Health. But United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin is working to address those struggles, and officials there believe “Better is Possible.”
County councillor concerned speed cameras may get scrapped
WELLINGTON COUNTY – “Premier (Doug) Ford needs to realize that not every municipality in Ontario is Toronto or Mississauga.”
Over 300 tonnes of landfill diverted from county waste facilities since May
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Over 300 tonnes of landfill has been diverted from county waste facilities due to the acceptance of new materials.
Historical plaques relocated indoors after series of thefts
WELLINGTON COUNTY – All historical plaques on county properties have been moved indoors following a rash of thefts from parks and bridges in recent weeks.