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Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece won’t seek re-election
PERTH-WELLINGTON – The riding of Perth-Wellington will have its first MPP not named Randy Pettapiece in over a decade come the next provincial election scheduled for June 2, 2022.
OFA: New pilot program aims to better connect consumers to food value chain
On Nov. 22, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), in partnership with Farm and Food Care…
Nature inspires as Conservation Gala receives outpouring of support
MISSISSAUGA – Credit Valley Conservation Foundation (CVCF) hosted its 15th Anniversary…
UGDSB approves the use of N95 masks for staff
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has approved the use of N95 masks for staff, provided they fulfill several requirements.
Michelle Hanson pleads guilty to criminal negligence causing death
ORANGEVILLE – Michelle Hanson, a mother who faced charges in relation to the 2018 death of her three-year-old son Kaden Young, has pleaded guilty to criminal negligence causing death.
CMHA recognizes National Addictions Awareness Week
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With substance use on the rise, the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) is actively engaging in working with the community to create change while reducing the stigma surrounding addiction.
Children’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic to run in Stone Road Mall Nov. 25 to Dec. 16
GUELPH – Children aged 5 to 11 can get their COVID-19 vaccine in Stone Road Mall from Nov. 25 to Dec. 16.
Palmerston EarlyON Child and Family Centre officially opened
PALMERSTON – Wellington County’s newest EarlyOn Child and Family Centre was officially opened here Nov. 19.
Health Canada approves COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11
OTTAWA - Five to 11 year-olds are now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccinations after Health Canada approved the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, with a modified dosing formulation, for the age group on Nov. 19.