WELLINGTON COUNTY – Members of the Wellington County chambers of commerce say the recently launched “shop local” marketing initiative highlights the diversity of business communities across the county.
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OFA Viewpoint: Rewarding farmers ecological stewardship
ONTARIO – The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) acknowledges the important role that Ontario farmers serve in protecting and enhancing the natural environment and our most vital resources.
CMHA workers to be stationed at U of G to help those facing mental health crisis
GUELPH - A pilot project is launching Oct. 21 between the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington and the University of Guelph that will see an IMPACT worker on campus to provide afterhours mental health support for students.
Province easing capacity limits
TORONTO – Effective Oct. 9, the province removed capacity limitations for concert venues, theatres, cinemas, spectator areas of sports facilities, meeting and event spaces, racing tracks, and for studio audiences in television production.
CVC is seeking nominations for annual Environmental Awards
MISSISSAUGA – Do you know someone who works hard to protect nature through on-the-ground action? Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is seeking nominations for their annual Friends of the Credit Conservation Awards.
CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon hits airwaves Oct. 16
MOUNT FOREST - CKNX AM920 will be hosting the 20th Annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon on Oct. 16 to help raise funds for 12 area hospital foundations, including North Wellington Health Care’s Mount Forest Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation and Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation.
Paramedics bridging palliative care gap in county during provincial study
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services (GWPS) is trying out a new way of helping palliative patients get the relief they need, when and where they need it—right in the comfort of home.
Alma citizens lobby for crosswalk on Wellington Road 17
ALMA – Mapleton council has directed staff to look into requirements for installation of a crosswalk on Wellington Road 17 at the entrance to Wallace Cumming Park here.
Wellington OPP hopes body-worn cameras will bolster trust between police, public
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington OPP members are participating in a one-year body-worn camera evaluation study. Police say the cameras will gather evidence and build trust and transparency between police and the public while holding both accountable.
County rebrands supports for child care and early years professionals
GUELPH - The County of Wellington’s Children’s Early Years Division is re-branding the supports and services provided to child care and early years professionals working throughout Guelph and Wellington County.