MINTO – The province is investigating reports that one of its inspectors visited at least one local business unmasked during an inspection blitz to check for compliance with COVID-19 pandemic-related orders.
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Fergus woman organizing cross-Canada marathon fundraiser
FERGUS – Inspired by Terry Fox, Fergus resident and PhD student Zoe Clarke has taken on organizing 205 separate marathons across Canada.
OPP supports national methamphetamine strategy
ORILLIA – The OPP is one of many Canadian police services collaborating with the Canadian Integrated Response to Organized Crime (CIROC) to educate, protect and inform the public about the negative impacts of methamphetamine and other synthetic drugs.
Examining impacts of systemic racism in Guelph and Wellington County
GUELPH – The Guelph Wellington Local Immigration Partnership (GWLIP) has launched a survey to examine the lived experiences of discrimination in Guelph and Wellington.
GRCA warns of rising waters, flooding as temperatures rise
CAMBRIDGE - A flood watch issued by the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) watershed residents can expect river flows to rise and continue high into next week.
Guelph Humane Society had successful move on weekend
GUELPH - The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) raised $14,298 over the March 5 to 7 weekend thanks to support from B.A.P. Heating and Cooling Services, which matched donations made over the weekend.
Canadian Agricultural Safety Week celebrates Safe and Strong Farms
This March, the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) is encouraging all Canadians to celebrate Safe and Strong Farms.
Ag industry has opportunity to become stronger post-pandemic
We can all agree that 2020 was a year like none other. It was a year that tested everyone’s readiness to adapt to change quickly.
Ontario producers welcome start of 2021 maple syrup season
BRESLAU - The Waterloo Wellington Chapter of the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association (OMSPA) along with the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival Committee recently announced the unofficial start of the maple tapping season.
OFA Viewpoint: Federation promotes need for reliable broadband accessibility across rural Ontario
As we approach the one-year mark of living this virtual lifestyle, access to fast, reliable broadband continues to be a hot button issue for many farmers and rural residents.