ERIN — The City of Guelph will now be responsible for all dispatch services for the Erin fire department.
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Ontario increases mental health funding for students at post-secondary schools
TORONTO — The Ontario government is providing $7 million to help increase access to mental health and addiction services for postsecondary students during COVID-19.
Arthur man wins lottery jackpot
TORONTO - William Bradley of Arthur was struck by the Lightning Lotto jackpot on Jan. 29.
Bridge re-elected chair of WOWC economic development committee
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County councillor and Minto Mayor George Bridge, has been re-elected…
Grand River source protection plan updated
CAMBRIDGE - Updates to the plan that protects the sources of municipal drinking water in the Grand River watershed were approved by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks on Feb. 2.
OMAFRA Report: Specialists provide update on management of Bt-resistant corn rootworm on farms
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
OFA optimistic about environmental benefits of Clean Fuel Standard
Since the initial announcement of the Clean Fuel Standard (CFS) Regulatory Framework in 2017, the…
Canadians reevaluate how they spend, save and invest during pandemic
TORONTO – While the majority of older Canadians say their finances have not been…
Federal front runners under scrutiny as election speculation heats up
VANCOUVER – As the prime minister hints at the probability of a 2021 election, the leaders of…
Guelph man wins $100,000 in Lotto 6/49 plans to buy new furniture, television
GUELPH – A 78-year-old father and grandfather is the latest local lottery winner. Aldo…
Horizon Series addresses emerging issues in livestock production
GUELPH – The first in a collection of new “Horizon Series” white papers on topics of…
GGH reaches $30 million; now $4 million away from fundraising goal
GUELPH – Thanks to the support of close to 7,600 donors, The Foundation of Guelph General…
Confidence in government’s procurement, distribution of COVID-19 vaccine plummets
VANCOUVER – Is now the winter of our vaccine distribution discontent? As questions and criticism…
Waterloo teacher creates Black heritage curriculum for teachers, school boards
GUELPH – The Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) has partnered with a teacher in Waterloo Region to produce a curriculum-based program to highlight what is locally being called Black Heritage Month.
Black history of Wellington County featured at museum
WELLINGTON COUNTY — Just in time for Black Heritage Month, the Wellington County Museum and Archives is continuing to find ways to share the story of the Black settlers of Wellington County with online tours.