WELLINGTON COUNTY – As students prepare to return to school next week, experts say it’s important to remember to keep their mental health “top of mind.”
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Mpox strain spreading in central Africa not seen in Canada
GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) associate medical officer of health Dr. Matthew Tenenbaum advises everyone eligible get vaccinated against mpox, but said “we are not in a place where people need to be worried.”
Fergus’ Patrick Anderson to carry flag for Team Canada
PARIS – Fergus wheelchair basketball athlete Patrick Anderson was one of two Paralympic champions named to lead the Canadian Paralympic team in the opening ceremony for the games.
First day of school a PD day in Wellington County
GUELPH – Most students in Wellington County will be going back to school a day late this September. Both the Upper Grand District School Board and the Wellington Catholic District School Board have chosen to make Wednesday, Sept. 4 the first day of school for elementary and secondary students.
AALP Dream Gala raises over $122,000 for Ontario’s agriculture leaders
ONTARIO – The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) is pleased to announce the record-breaking fundraising results of $122,157 by the 2024 Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) Dream Gala.
GRCA seeks input on conservation areas strategy
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is requesting feedback on its draft conservation areas strategy.
Rural wardens meet with provincial leaders at Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference
OTTAWA – The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus met with provincial leaders during the recent Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference to strengthen partnerships and advocate for key priorities.
TD donates to Focus on Nature
ONTARIO – Focus on Nature has announced that the TD Bank Group has donated $3,500 to support nature and arts programming for elementary school students in Ontario, continuing its ongoing support for the organization since 2010.
Police beat: drug bust
EAST GARAFRAXA – Two individuals are facing charges following a drug bust here last week.
Blue-green algae bloom observed at Belwood Lake
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The presence of a small blue-green algae bloom has been observed near the boat launch at Belwood Lake reservoir.