OTTAWA – The Liberal government has introduced Bill C-63, the Online Harms Act, which the government says will safeguard Canadians from online hate and protect children online.
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Ospringe youth experiences town hall in Erin ‘Mayor for a day’ contest
ERIN – Oh, to be the mayor of Erin, if only for a day.
Police beat: Break-in, stolen bike
MAPLETON – A London man has been charged in connection with a break-in at a rural home here last month,
County to spend $1.7 million on four plow trucks
GUELPH – Wellington County council has authorized a $1.73-million purchase order for four new plow trucks.
St. Joseph’s Parish Catholic Women’s League celebrates 100th anniversary
FERGUS – On March 14, the St. Joseph’s Parish Catholic Women’s League (CWL) celebrated its 100th anniversary.
CVC spring safety tips
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) reminds residents of dangers near rivers, streams, ponds and lakes this time of year, and urges people to keep family and pets away from the edges of all waterways.
“Double Trouble” Mixed Doubles Bonspiel winners
FERGUS – The Fergus Curling Club hosted its annual “Double Trouble” Mixed Doubles Bonspiel on Feb. 24.
CSC offers tips on medication management for seniors
OTTAWA – Canada Safety Council is offering medication management tips to avoid unintended consequences or side-effects.
Camera club celebrates Marjorie Dow’s 100th birthday
FERGUS – Longtime Fergus Camera Club member Marjorie (Marj) Dow celebrated her 100th birthday on March 8 – and the club threw her a surprise at its meeting three days later.
Wellington North ‘delighted’ to have Kay Ayres in community
MOUNT FOREST – For some, volunteering time in the community is a bore, and for others it brings them joy.
Grant from Ontario Trillium Foundation gives Guelph Wellington Seniors Association better acoustics
GUELPH – The Guelph Wellington Seniors Association (GSWA) has used a $27,200 capital grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) to retrofit 40 additional soundproofing panel upgrades in its thirty-year-old auditorium.
Seedy Saturday a success
ABOYNE – The Elora and Salem, and Fergus and District Horticultural Societies hosted their fifth annual Centre Wellington Seedy Saturday event on March 16.
Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation’s MRI+ Campaign receives large donation
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Thrift Shop was the setting for a $100,000 cheque presentation to support the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation’s MRI+ Campaign, pledged over two years.
Experts: ask insurance company before taking off winter tires
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Spring is here at last and the temperatures continue to rise. With this, some may wonder if it is time to swap out the winter tires – and some already have.
Effectively and safely sanitizing a vehicle requires several steps
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way people live. One readily felt effect was spending more time at home. Vehicles sat idle in driveways and even some automotive insurance providers reduced rates because people were driving much less.