WELLINGTON COUNTY – In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Compass Community Services is offering two free community workshops focused on building everyday well-being and balance.
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OPINION: ‘Foodbelt’ legislation to be tabled by Ontario Greens and Haldimand-Norfolk MPP
ONTARIO – The Ontario Green Party and independent Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Bobbi Ann Brady have pledged to introduce “Foodbelt” legislation to protect Ontario’s farmland.
Lions Clubs host Effective Speaking Contest
RICHMOND HILL – On May 3, the Multiple Districts A of Lions Club International held the annual Effective Speaking Contest in Richmond Hill, in both English and French.
Local grief support organization builds capacity thanks to $140,500 OTF grant
KITCHENER – On May 8, Bereaved Families of Ontario – Midwestern Region (BFO-MR) announced it had strengthened its foundation for the future thanks to a $140,500 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation.
OPINION: Farmers, motorists urged to share the road
ONTARIO – Ontarians across the province are eagerly anticipating the upcoming Victoria Day long weekend which has long unofficially marked the start of a year’s camping, cottaging and summer travel season.
Police beat: OPP searching for man who committed indecent act
ROCKWOOD – Police are investigating after a man committed what police are calling “an indecent act” at Rockmosa Park on Sunday.
Pavement overlay projects at various locations in the county
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Pavement overlay, including line painting and shoulder grading, in various locations throughout the county commenced May 6 and is anticipated to end mid-June.
Centre Wellington District High School students compete in Skills Ontario competition
WELLINGTON COUNTY – On May 6, three students from Centre Wellington District High School competed in the Skills Ontario competition.
Police searching for five suspects in abduction, death of Cambridge man
GUELPH – Police are searching for five suspects connected to the death of a Cambridge man who police now say was assaulted and abducted prior to being left behind at the scene of a collision last week.
‘We just can’t keep up with the demand’: study shows number of people with dementia to double by 2050
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Raising awareness and advocating is at the forefront of the Alzheimer Society of Canada’s mission, as a dementia care crisis grows at a rapid rate, with little help to support patients and care workers alike.