LONDON – March is national Epilepsy Awareness Month and Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario hopes to correct some misconceptions by sharing stories of real people.
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Elora resident stresses importance of fire safety, volunteer firefighters following small fire
ELORA – When passerby Debbie Reynolds spotted a small explosion at Richard and Nicole Sawyer-Hill’s heritage home on Church Street in Elora, she quickly alerted the homeowner, who was then able to call the fire department.
Ontario Federation of Agriculture commissions study of carbon tax impact on agriculture industry
GUELPH – The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) has engaged Agri-Food Economic Systems to conduct a financial assessment and analysis of the potential cost the federal carbon tax burden will have on Ontario’s agriculture industry.
Analysis shows Canadian farm income on track for record year
OTTAWA - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has completed an analysis of farm income for 2020 and 2021, and the results show Canadian farm income and the value of farms is expected to be at an all-time high.
OMAFRA Report: Time to think about underseeding Red Clover into winter wheat
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
4-H Acrylic Painting Club holds meetings
WELLINGTON COUNTY – This year we are following health guidelines and having our 4-H meetings…
Guelph Arts Council announces virtual Art on the Street
GUELPH - The 19th annual Art on the Street will be hosted online again this year by the Guelph Arts Council (GAC) and the Downtown Guelph Business Association (DGBA).
National challenge launched to promote vaccine confidence
OTTAWA - Getting a vaccine is one of the best ways to protect against COVID-19 and other serious infectious diseases.
Elora and Salem Horticultural Society planning ‘Great Gardens’ contest
ELORA - We are just entering the spring equinox for 2021 and it is time to think about our gardens for this year.
CVC affirms commitment to engage with Indigenous people
MISSISSAUGA – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is committed to learning, growing and taking steps on the path toward reconciliation together with Indigenous nations, communities and peoples connected to the Credit River and surrounding watershed.
New mental health and wellness supports for CAS-involved youth
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Parents and youth involved with the Children’s Aid Society now have additional mental health resources to support them in the pandemic.
ArtsEverywhere Festival goes online
GUELPH - This year’s ArtsEverywhere Festival will take place from March to July 2021 and showcases Canadian and international artists.
April seminars at EWFHT include pre-diabetes management and calming difficult emotions
ERIN – The East Wellington Family Health Team has released its program calendar for April:…
U of G scientists concerned about extended interval between COVID-19 vaccine doses
GUELPH – A group of virologists and immunologists at the University of Guelph wants the provincial government to put the brakes on its directive to extend to four months the period between doses of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines.
Twelve schools in region reporting active COVID-19 cases
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As of March 24, 12 schools in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region, including two in Wellington County, are reporting active COVID-19 cases.