DRAYTON – The Drayton Kinsmen Farm Show made a successful return to the PMD arena complex after a three-year pandemic-related absence.
Wellington County
Advertiser named best newspaper in province in its class
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington Advertiser has been named the top community newspaper in Ontario in its class for the fourth consecutive year.
Police board discusses negative public perception of police presence in Wellington
GUELPH – Members of the Wellington County’s Police Services Board (PSB) are concerned about residents’ perceptions of the police presence in the county.
Warning booms and buoys being installed at GRCA dams
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) will be installing warning booms or buoys upstream of dams to alert paddlers, anglers and boaters to stay away.
April’s full “pink Moon”
Pretty in pink – April’s full moon, seen here on April 6, is known as the “pink Moon.” The…
Looking for a job? Here are resources for job seekers
CAMBRIDGE – For job searchers looking for support, there is a new resource that can help.
Dog tests positive for bird flu in Oshawa
OTTAWA – A dog in Oshawa has tested positive for avian influenza, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirmed on April 4.
Chief medical officer of health recommends COVID-19 booster for high-risk individuals
TORONTO — Based on guidance from Health Canada and the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI), Ontario’s chief medical officer of health is recommending high-risk individuals receive their next COVID-19 booster dose this spring.
County hopes to find permanent funding for IMPACT team
GUELPH – County of Wellington officials are seeking funding to extend the local Integrated Mobile Police and Crisis Team (IMPACT).
Applications open for $2,500 scholarships for students with agriculture/rural focus
HENSALL – Hensall Co-op recently announced applications are open for its Bright Futures Scholarship.