Canada-proud – Local quilter BitNa Won was going to make Canada-themed quilts for her sons…
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Businesses provide splash of colour downtown
HARRISTON – The downtown area here will soon be getting splash of colour courtesy of the local…
No foreseeable equine feed shortages: Erin store owner
ERIN – Horse owners should rest assured that COVID-19 isn’t causing feed shortages right now.…
Businesses, municipalities will need help to stay afloat
MINTO – Local businesses are holding on through the COVID-19 lock-down, but both businesses and…
OFA members share how operations are faring during COVID-19 pandemic
In phase two of an online survey with our membership, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA)…
Senator Rob Black stresses importance of Canadian soil
FERGUS – With the Senate of Canada not sitting due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Senator Rob Black…
Rural Ontario Institute monitors COVID-19 impact on rural employment
GUELPH – While they warn against reading too much into a small sample, the Rural Ontario…
Centre offers tips for staying well while physical distancing
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The world seems to be full of things that we can’t do right now due to…
Car rally shows some love for healthcare workers
Car rally - Frontline health care workers stood outside Groves hospital on April 26 as about 100 vehicles passed by displaying messages of support and gratitude.
Province announces measures to protect vulnerable people during pandemic
TORONTO — The Ontario government has announced a new plan to help better protect vulnerable…
Harriston Preschool plans bottle drive on Saturday
HARRISTON – Harriston Preschool is holding a bottle drive on May 2 to raise funds for the…
This is the year to give gardening a try
HILLSBURGH – Hey first-time gardeners. Thinking about planting a vegetable garden this summer?…
Province, feds partner to create commercial rent relief program
TORONTO — Small businesses and landlords across the province are getting a helping hand from the…
Province calls for innovative solutions to combat COVID-19
TORONTO — The provincial government is calling on research, post-secondary and non-profit…
Donations ‘through the ceiling’ at food banks throughout Wellington County
FERGUS – Seven weeks into the COVID-19 pandemic, Fred Aleksandrowicz finds himself saying things he can hardly remember saying before: the cupboards are well-stocked and no, we don’t need any volunteers.