WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Guelph-Wellington Our Food Future program is hosting a free webinar focusing on regenerative agriculture, including Janet Harrop of the Wellington Federation of Agriculture and Senator Rob Black.
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WDGPH privacy breaches up, sexually transmitted diseases in community down: reports
GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health had 22 privacy breaches in 2021, a significant increase over the nine it had the year before, but understandable given the agency doubled its staff, increased staff workloads, and condensed its training to focus on the pandemic, it says.
Township, GRCA to cooperate on flood damage assessment study
MAPLETON – The township is collaborating with the Grand River Conservation Authority on a flood damage assessment study.
Application process opens for Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament funds
MINTO - The 12th annual Mayor's Charity Golf Tournament will be held Aug. 4 at Pike Lake Golf Centre. The application process for local groups wishing to receive funds from tournament proceeds is now open and will close on April 4.
Stop signs coming to Puslinch intersections could save lives: councillors
PUSLINCH – Council here has approved two intersection improvements that councillors say are prudent and could save lives. Improvements include adding a four-way stop at Maltby/Watson and a three-way stop at Hume/Watson.
New research shows chronic stress taking toll on individuals, organizations
GUELPH – Far from feeling the pandemic is over, most people in Ontario are stressed about what’s next, with 64 per cent worried about new variants and 56% worried about COVID-19 circulating in the population for years to come.
Fergus resident receives Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers
FERGUS – Driven by a passion for history, part-time Fergus resident Paul Federico has been awarded the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers for his extensive preservation work.
Three killed in serious crash on Wellington Road 109 west of Arthur
WELLINGTON NORTH – Three people have died in a multi-vehicle collision on Wellington Road 109 on March 2.
Thinking of running for council? Free workshop offers information, perspective
ABOYNE – Thinking of running for a local council seat? The municipalities of Wellington County have organized a free informational workshop for prospective council members.
UGDSB trustees raise concerns over regular bus route cancellations for some schools
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Not knowing if their school bus will be arriving to pick them up at the beginning of the day is becoming a regular concern for some local students and their parents.
New Mount Forest pool designs to be presented at public meeting
WELLINGTON NORTH - Three concept designs for a new Mount Forest pool from Toronto-based Tillmann Ruth Robinson Inc. have arrived and will be presented at a public meeting this month.
First tree tapping marks start of maple syrup harvest
ATWOOD - The first ceremonial tree tapping of the year rendered not a drop of tree sap at Hoover’s Maple Syrup farm on Feb. 25 as temperatures sank well below freezing.
Alma Optimist Toy Show returns for 2022
ALMA – The 2022 Alma Optimist Toy Show and Sale is set for March 13.
‘It feels unreal’: Erin’s Rachael Karker wins bronze in Olympic debut
CALGARY – Rachael Karker says it “feels unreal” to accomplish what she set out to do and bring home a bronze medal from the Winter Olympics in Beijing.
Chong calls on Trudeau government to do more for Ukraine, defend Canadian sovereignty
OTTAWA - Wellington-Halton Hills MP Michael Chong spoke at a take note debate on Feb. 28 in the House of Commons calling on the federal government to take further action to assist Ukraine and strengthen Canada's Arctic sovereignty.