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New committee to add international perspectives to Ontario livestock research
GUELPH – An international group of experts is bringing global research knowledge and networks…
The Co-operators donates $250,000 to Guelph General
GUELPH – Guelph General Hospital is celebrating a gift of $250,000 from The Co-operators to…
Public comments invited on updates to Drinking Water Source Protection Plan
CAMBRIDGE – Members of the public are invited to read and comment on the Draft Updated…
100 Women Who Care Rural Wellington donates $9,000 to youth hubs
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The local Integrated Youth Services Network (IYSN) will be the latest…
New online program at GYMC
GUELPH – The Guelph Youth Music Centre (GYMC) is offering the exciting and new interactive…
It’s almost tax time and the Canada Revenue Agency can help
OTTAWA – The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is encouraging people to file their tax returns…
Ontario Agriculture Worker Safety and Awareness Certificate launched
GUELPH – The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) has launch an online training program…
Provincial funding aims to help Wellington OPP combat human trafficking
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Ontario government is providing $160,240 in funding to Wellington OPP to help combat human trafficking and sexual violence.
COVID-19 pandemic continues to take toll on Canadians’ mental health
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The number of Canadians struggling with mental health issues is four times greater this year than in normal years, according to mental health professionals.
Report recommends $38-million diversion of river around Harriston
MINTO – Redirecting the Maitland River around Harriston is the ultimate long-term solution to flooding problems in the town, states a major report that recommends working in stages to complete and fund the $38-million project over the next two decades.
Municipalities in Wellington County to receive $5.9 million in 2021 OCIF cash
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local municipalities will receive almost $5.9 million from the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund in 2021. The $200-million fund helps small, rural and northern communities build and repair roads, bridges, water and wastewater infrastructure.
More long-term care facilities receive second-wave COVID funding
WELLINGTON COUNTY –The province is providing $813,600 in funding to help long-term care homes in the county cope with the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Puslinch hopes to reduce tax increase from 5.75 to 0.93%
ABERFOYLE – After presenting a draft budget on Nov. 25 showing a tax increase of 5.75%, Puslinch Township staff has whittled that down to a 0.93% increase for single family homes, farms, commercial and industrial properties in the municipality.
Province extends state of emergency to Feb. 9
TORONTO – The Ontario government has extended the current state of emergency until Feb. 9. The announcement was buried at the end of a Jan. 25 press release about adjustments to the province's vaccination plan.