TORONTO - Members of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA) have ratified a new agreement with the provincial government.
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Advice for grocery shopping during pandemic
DRAYTON – Once upon a time, the best grocery shopping advice included tips on budgeting, making a meal plan and then a grocery list, and not shopping while hungry.
Grace in trying times
Grace in trying times – David Tinsley of the Fergus Pipe Band was one of many pipers in…
Officials urge residents to keep donating blood
ERIN - Several mobile clinics have been cancelled in Wellington County, but officials with Canadian Blood Services (CBS) are reminding local residents it’s still important for them to donate blood.
‘The generosity of spirit is a shining light in dark times’
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Kim Cusimano says the COVID-19 pandemic has produced somewhat of a yin and yang phenomenon when it comes to local volunteerism.
Survey: pandemic a ‘triple threat’ to non-profits, charities
TORONTO – A new survey has found that Ontario’s 58,000 non-profits and charities across the…
Brush and garden material pickup set to begin in Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH – The township’s wood brush and garden material disposal pick-up program will…
Chamber takes Think Minto First program online
MINTO – The Minto Chamber of Commerce is offering a program designed to help businesses with…
OMAFRA REPORT: Accessing fertilizer recommendations
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Moyor Bridge gets federal and provincial funding
PUSLINCH – Good news came to Puslinsh Township in mid-March when the federal and provincial governments announced they will help fund the Moyer Bridge reconstruction project.
Masks, tax breaks, enforcing social distancing at Erin Telephone Town Hall
ERIN - Masks, social distancing enforcement, getting a break on taxes and offers to volunteer were the main topics raised at the Town of Erin’s second telephone town hall, on the evening of April 9.
Elora stores join Rainbow Connection
Rainbow connections – Stores in downtown Elora are taking part in a global movement to spread…
Agricultural society launches campaign to help feed ‘hungry heroes’
CENTRE WELLINGTON - It’s only a few days old, but a new campaign to help health care workers and businesses here has already taken off, as local groups and residents continue to look for ways to help during the COVID-19 crisis.