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Wellington County
Handbasket
As my Grampa Jack used to say, “The world is going to hell in a handbasket.”
Hockey fever
Admittedly, we don’t get the politics, league specifics or any of the associated things a hockey dad should know.
Violet & Ash Candle Co. hold outdoor market in Downtown Fergus
ENTRE WELLINGTON – The Community Collective held an outdoor market in Fergus on Oct. 14 in support of Kitchener-Waterloo Mamas for Mamas.
Food Rescue Picnic a hit
BELWOOD – The Food Rescue Picnic took place on Oct. 14 at the Skol House in Belwood.
Community service organizations can now apply for United Way funding
GUELPH - Three funding opportunities at United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin are now open for applications from community service organizations in Guelph, Wellington County and Dufferin County.
Province provides $335,500 to help asylum claimants in county find long-term housing
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The provincial government will provide $335,500 to help find long-term housing for asylum claimants in the county.
Taxpayer dollars to support agricultural mental health initiatives
TORONTO – The provincial and federal governments are spending at least $8 million to support the mental health and wellness of farmers and their families, according to an Oct. 10 press release.
Black inquires about effects of urban sprawl, land-use planning
OTTAWA – Ontario Senator Rob Black tabled and spoke to a Senate inquiry regarding land use in Canada.
EQAO results: county students performing close to provincial average
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Test results from the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) are in, and Wellington County students are generally performing close to provincial averages.