TORONTO – Provincial health officials are urging Ontarians to take the COVID-19 situation seriously, as provincial modelling shows the third wave could continue through summer without more strict measures in place.
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Smart Cities receives $5 million in federal funding for ‘Circular Opportunity Innovation Launchpad’
GUELPH – The Guelph-Wellington Smart Cities project has received nearly $5 million in federal funding to advance its circular economy aspirations by creating a test platform and accelerator.
Students will remain at home despite expiration of WDGPH order
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The local public health order prohibiting in-person learning will expire following the break this week. However, students will still be restricted to remote learning indefinitely.
Redmond retires from county planning department
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Linda Redmond, Wellington County’s manager of planning and environment, has retired after 17 years with the municipality.
Local school boards receive $13 million for infrastructure upgrades
TORONTO – Local schools will receive about $13 million in federal/provincial funding to upgrade infrastructure and protect against COVID-19.
MPP Mike Schreiner will be 2022 Guelph Green Party candidate
GUELPH - Mike Schreiner was recently chosen to be the Green Party of Ontario candidate for Guelph for the 2022 election.
Save Our Water holding public Zoom session
ELORA - The local organization Save our Water is holding a Zoom session on April 22 to update the community on the local water situation.
New 24-hour activity research shows benefits of regular activity
We all know that exercise is good for us and a key factor for healthy aging. However, knowing the facts and putting them into action can be intimidating.
Salvation Army came to Wellington in the 1880s
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Economic anxiety haunts 40% of Canadians: poll
VANCOUVER – On April 19, Canadians will learn the contents of the first federal budget they have seen in more than two years.