WELLINGTON COUNTY – Recent data from Feed Ontario shows the number of people visiting food banks across the province doubled between 2019 and 2023.
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Canada Post strike continues as weekend negotiations yield ‘limited progress’
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Canada Post strike has entered its second week, as weekend negotiations yielded ‘limited progress’.
Applications open for Canada SummerJobs program
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Perth-Wellington MP John Nater announced on Nov. 19 that the employer application process for funding under the Canada Summer Jobs 2025 program is now open.
Catholic school board picks next year’s chair, vice chair
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) trustees selected their chair and vice chair for the coming year at a board policy and corporate services meeting on Nov. 18.
Royal Canadian Mint celebrates people, tradition, lands of Inuit Nunangat on $2 commemorative coin
CANADA – The Royal Canadian Mint issued a new $2 commemorative coin on Nov. 7 to celebrate Inuit Nunangat.
Rae acclaimed as Progressive Conservative candidate for next provincial election
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Matthew Rae was acclaimed on Nov. 16 as the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party candidate for Perth-Wellington in the next provincial general election.
Police beat: Commercial vehicle safety blitz results in 38 charges
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – Sixteen vehicles were taken off the road and 38 charges were laid by police during a recent commercial vehicle safety blitz.
Drayton Entertainment’s incoming artistic director works to remove barriers
DRAYTON – David Connolly is set to become Drayton Entertainment’s second artistic director.
County of Wellington chief administrative officer Scott Wilson honoured with King Charles III Coronation Medal
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County of Wellington chief administrative officer Scott Wilson, right, was in Ottawa on Nov. 22 to receive a King Charles III Coronation Medal, which was presented by Senator Rob Black, left.
Guelph Police, Wellington OPP launch joint Festive RIDE campaign
GUELPH – They may call it the Festive RIDE campaign, but the only thing festive about it is the time of year. And if you’re caught driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it would be naïve to hope a Christmas miracle will help you out.