ONTARIO – There have been three confirmed strangles cases in Ontario equines so far this month.
Wellington County
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.
Police beat: Vehicle stolen overnight
ELORA – Police are investigating after a vehicle was stolen from a driveway here last week.
Wellington North, Minto to receive Connecting Link funding from province
PERTH-WELLINGTON – Minto and Wellington North will receive a share of $4.7 million in Connecting Links infrastructure funding announced on July 8 by Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae.
West Nile virus found in dead bird in Guelph
GUELPH – While there are currently no confirmed human cases in the region, public health officials are urging residents to take precautions to avoid mosquitoes after a dead bird in Guelph tested positive for West Nile virus.