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GUELPH – The Black Lives Matter movement is drawing attention to systemic racism at all levels, in all institutions, but at the Upper Grand District School Board, anti-racism, anti-oppression and anti-bias initiatives have been ongoing for years.

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QUEEN’S PARK – New legislation introduced by the provincial government on July 7 could soon end Ontario’s declared state of emergency but leave some of the existing emergency orders in place a year or more.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – With hot, dry weather forecasted for the coming days municipalities throughout Wellington County are making individual decisions about fire bans.

WELLINGTON COUNTY - Nestle Canada is getting out of the water bottling business.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Projects in Centre Wellington and Erin have been approved for funding under the county’s Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Local Implementation Fund.

WELLINGTON NORTH – A resolution expressing support for area conservation authorities sparked discussion on their role and governance during the June 22 township council meeting here.

PUSLINCH – Councillors in Puslinch voiced frustration at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MRNF) for its authorization of a new aggregate site plan amendment prior to receiving township comments.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Green Legacy delivered impressive results this spring, despite being forced to revamp key elements of the program in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

KENILWORTH - Wellington North will move to phase one of the township’s graduated reopening plan on July 6.

FERGUS - The all-day radiothon and associated community events will aim to raise $50,000 in support of 10 charities in Centre Wellington.

MAPLETON – Whenever the 2020-21 hockey season gets rolling for the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Manitoba Moose, Mapleton’s Brent Pederson will be a part of the action.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Green bin curbside collection service will begin across the county on Tuesday (July 7).