WELLINGTON NORTH – A request to defer a land severance will go to the county’s land division committee following a Feb. 7 decision by Wellington North council to support a deferral.
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Media bashing way off the rails
The dream is always the same. It’s also in black and white. I’m on the witness stand in a drab…
Lovers of the birds: Winter Birding Memories
Over these 35 years on our farm Gary and I have spotted many special winter birds. I will reminisce a little about some of our experiences.
No skis? Just poles? An overview of the benefits of pole walking
You may have seen them out there and wondered why are they just using just poles? But for those who are walking with poles, commonly referred to as “Nordic walking,” they may be a step ahead in terms gaining more benefits while participating in their exercise.
Awe and wonder in Heaven
And the glory of the Lord will be revealed, and all people will see it together. For the mouth of…
Canadians worried about U.S. turmoil
VANCOUVER – Four-in-five Canadians say they are worried the current state of U.S. democracy will…
Scenic views on the Maitland River
Frosted stream – Recent snowfall has created some stunning scenes around northern Wellington,…
Public meeting held Feb. 8 for proposed abattoir expansion
MAPLETON – A public meeting on the proposed expansion of an abattoir here was held on Feb. 8.
100 Women Who Care donate to Hospice Wellington
Donation – 100 Women Who Care Rural Wellington recently donated $10,000 to Hospice Wellington to…
Autism Dog Services in need of foster homes for puppies
BRANTFORD – With the demand for Autism Assistance Service Dogs increasing, Autism Dog Services (ADS) is in need of foster homes for puppies.
Province distributing 44 million free rapid antigen tests
TORONTO – The province is distributing 44 million rapid tests between Feb. 9 and April 6, an eight-week period.
Suspended driver charged
GUELPH – On Feb. 8 Wellington County OPP officers were conducting traffic enforcement on…
Open Mind: What does spirituality mean to you?
Recently, I was very fortunate to talk with the chaplain at Homewood Health Centre, Ram Kalap. We were talking about how he helps people reconnect to their spiritual side and I asked him about the difference between religiosity or religious faith and spirituality.
Town of Minto reopening municipal office on Feb. 22
MINTO - The local municipal office is opening to the public in response to the recently-announced relaxation of pandemic-related public health restrictions.
Fee for police to respond to false alarms in county rises to $385
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Police Services Board has approved a bylaw increasing the charge for “at fault” false alarms.