OTTAWA – From July 5 to 9, dancers from the Blue Bonnet Lassies School of Highland Dance competed at the Scotdance Canada Canadian Championships in Ottawa.
Wellington County
Survey explores equine agricultural economic impact in Ontario
ONTARIO – The agricultural equine sector makes a significant economic contribution nationally and provincially.
Grand River Conservation Authority approves five-year strategic plan
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) recently approved its 2025-29 strategic plan.
Strangles circulating in Halton, Grey County, Kawartha Lakes
ONTARIO – There have been three confirmed strangles cases in Ontario equines so far this month.
Tickets available for International Plowing Match and Rural Expo
NIAGARA REGION – Tickets are now on sale for the 106th International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM), taking place from Sept. 16 to 20, in Grassie, West Lincoln, Niagara Region.
100 Women Who Care Rural Wellington group present its largest cheque to date
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The 100 Women Who Care Rural Wellington (100 WHCRW) group recently presented its largest cheque to date ($12,200) to Hamilton Health Sciences for its neonatal intensive care unit.
Canadian rents fall again; still up 12% since 2022
TORONTO – The average asking rent for all residential properties in Canada declined 2.7 per cent year-over-year in June to $2,125.
Public health agency warns of salmonella outbreak
OTTAWA – The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has issued a public health notice after a recent outbreak of salmonella linked to various deli products.
GRCA seeks feedback on proposed changes to agricultural policy
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is currently seeking feedback on proposed changes to its “Policies for the Administration of the Prohibited Activities, Exemptions and Permits Regulation 41/24” related to agricultural structures in the floodplain.
Culvert project to close county road until Aug. 5
WELLINGTON COUNTY- The County of Wellington Roads department will be completing a culvert replacement of Culvert C220010 located on Wellington Road 22, east of Highway 6, bordering Centre Wellington and Guelph/Eramosa.