WELLINGTON COUNTY – A county-wide survey indicates about 68 per cent of businesses have operated continuously throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, while close to 31% re-opened after a temporary closure and just over 1% shut down permanently.
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Nater named opposition critic for middle class prosperity
PERTH-WELLINGTON – Local Conservative MP John Nater has new portfolio as opposition critic for middle-class prosperity. Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole announced changes to the Official Opposition’s “shadow cabinet” on Feb. 10
Upper Grand District School Board introducing Period Equity program in local schools
GUELPH - Every secondary and intermediate school in the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) will provide free menstrual products in school washrooms by March with the intention to extend the program to elementary schools and administrative offices as well.
Invest Well provides $60,000 to businesses in 2020
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Invest Well Community Improvement Program provided $60,000 in grant funding for 10 projects across the county in 2020.
Taste Real offers ‘Eat Up Your February’ local food campaign
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Taste Real invites the public to explore local food options and engage with agriculture and food during the winter months with its Eat Up Your February campaign.
Local organizations partner on human trafficking, sexual violence
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW) and Victim Services Wellington will join Wellington County OPP in creating and implementing awareness programs and training on human trafficking and sexual violence and harassment.
Semi-professional soccer team coming to Guelph region
GUELPH – A semi-professional soccer team is coming to the region. Established in 2020, Guelph…
Ontario increases mental health funding for students at post-secondary schools
TORONTO — The Ontario government is providing $7 million to help increase access to mental health and addiction services for postsecondary students during COVID-19.
Bridge re-elected chair of WOWC economic development committee
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County councillor and Minto Mayor George Bridge, has been re-elected…
Canadians reevaluate how they spend, save and invest during pandemic
TORONTO – While the majority of older Canadians say their finances have not been…