WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local school boards have agreed to significantly ramp up how much developers pay in education charges.
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More funds for public health
TORONTO – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is getting a little extra money from the provincial government this year.
Arthur resident installs ‘one-of-a-kind’ six-floor living wall in Ottawa
OTTAWA – A woman-owned business has recently installed a 77-foot living wall inside the University of Ottawa.
Northern lights visible across Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The aurora borealis was visible from much of Wellington County – and across the world – on May 10 and 11 due to geomagnetic solar storms.
Wellington Soil Conservation 4-H Club’s second meeting
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington Soil Conservation 4-H Club had its second meeting on April 29.
Province providing county with $3.8-million influx for childcare initiatives
GUELPH – Wellington County is receiving an additional $3.8 million in Canada-Wide Early Learning Child Care (CWELCC) program funding this year.
County council to consider $3.26 million in roof work for housing buildings in Guelph
GUELPH – Wellington County’s social services committee is supporting a recommendation to county council to award three roofing contracts to Ottawa-based T.P. Crawford Limited for a total of $2.82 million (before tax).
Public health embarks on several innovative projects
GUELPH – Chair George Bridge called it "innovation week" at Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health. Three reports were presented to the board of health on May 1 showing how the health unit is using artificial intelligence, digital devices and online learning platforms to add efficiency.
Hammerhead flatworm invades Ontario gardens, forests: entomologist
WELLINGTON COUNTY – An enigmatic intruder stealthily infiltrates the undergrowth of backyards, forests, gardens, and landscapes in Ontario.
CVC celebrating 70th anniversary
MISSISSAUGA — Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is hosting a flag-raising ceremony on May 10 in celebration of its 70th anniversary.