EAST GARAFRAXA – Two individuals are facing charges following a drug bust here last week.
Wellington County
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.
Study says health care workers are running on empty
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Healthcare workers in Ontario are running on empty and are on the brink of burnout, states a new report published in New Solutions: A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy.
‘Amazing Race Canada’ episode features challenges in Elora, Aboyne, Fergus, Guelph
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Now in its 10th season, a recent episode of The Amazing Race Canada featured Elora, Aboyne, Fergus and Guelph.
Worker retention an ongoing issue for local employers
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local employers are facing challenges retaining workers in the face of increased cost of living and lack of opportunity for professional growth. These are some of the findings from a survey released by the Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin earlier this year
Split the Pot Lottery exceeds $1 million in sales in eight days
ONTARIO – Split the Pot Lottery is thrilled to announce the phenomenal support for its latest lottery program, achieving exceptional results in just eight days after launching on Aug. 7.
Elementary registration day is Aug. 27
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board’s (UGDSB) elementary registration day is Aug. 27 from 1 to 4pm at all UGDSB elementary schools.
OPP no longer issuing ‘Wellington Weekly’ summaries
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local police have informed the media they will no longer be issuing weekly reports summarizing traffic-related occurrences across the county.
Elmira Theatre Company looking to cast adults
ELMIRA – The Elmira Theatre Company released upcoming audition dates for the production of Forever Love by Michael Grant.
OFA statement on capital gains and the Canadian Entrepreneurs’ Incentive
ONTARIO – Over the last three months, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) has advocated for changes to the Canadian Entrepreneurs’ Incentive that reflect the unique realities of Ontario farmers and their families.