GUELPH — Federal agriculture minister, Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced on May 10 that $4.2…
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Province announces strategy to combat labour challenges in Ontario agri-food sector
WOODSTOCK -- Ontario’s agriculture minister, Ernie Hardeman, and labour minister, Monte McNaughton, announced a strategy as an answer to labour shortages challenging the agri-food sector in the province during a virtual roundtable this past Monday.
Waterloo man wins $139, 020 in Drayton Entertainment’s April online Ultimate 50/50 raffle
50/50 winner – Shawky Fahel of Waterloo is the winner of Drayton Entertainment’s April…
County roads committee sounds off on off-roaders putting rubber to pavement
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Off-roading enthusiasts will have to wait until at least September to get a better idea for where the county is heading with a decision on whether off-road vehicles, like ATVs, will be allowed on county roads.
WDGPH reports 129 new COVID-19 cases over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The active COVID-19 case count continues a downward trend across the region after reaching a record-high of 679 on April 19.
#WeAnswerTheCall: National Nursing Week 2021
This year, National Nursing week will run May 10 to 16, falling on the same week as International Nurses Day on May 12. The theme of this year’s Nursing Week is #WeAnswerTheCall.
Multicultural association transporting residents to COVID-19 tests, vaccinations
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron is helping transport residents of Wellington County to vaccine appointments and COVID-19 tests.
Wellington County records $7-million budget surplus for 2020
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County coffers are fuller than expected after ending 2020 with a surplus of nearly $7 million, thanks to a combination of budget adjustments and an influx of cash from upper levels of government.
Company breaks ground on Eden Mills high-speed internet project
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Construction of new broadband infrastructure continues to move forward in Wellington County, as Cogeco Connexion breaks ground to bring high-speed internet service to more than 280 additional homes and businesses in the community of Eden Mills.
Paws-a-thon close to Mental Health Week goal
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Suicide Awareness Council of Wellington-Dufferin is hosting its first ever Paws-a-thon for mental health week.