WELLINGTON COUNTY – 4-H executive director Christine Oldfield, right, from Guelph was presented with the King Charles III Coronation Medal from the Senate of Canada Honourable Rob Black on Nov. 22.
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Governments announce available funding for Ontario’s agri-food sector
TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are still accepting applications for three initiatives designed to enhance the province’s $50.7 billion agri-food sector through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP).
Police beat: Stolen vehicle
MORRISTON – Police are offering tips to avoid vehicle theft after a pickup truck was stolen from a Highway 401 car park here last week.
Keleher, McQueen receive awards named for first female county councillor Luella Logan
GUELPH – Two annual awards named for Wellington County's first female councillor, Luella Logan were announced at the Nov. 28 council meeting.
Five councillors vying for position of Wellington County warden
GUELPH – Five county councillors are in the running to serve as warden for the next two years, and the current warden is not one of them.
Local food banks report increased demand as holidays approach
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Recent data from Feed Ontario shows the number of people visiting food banks across the province doubled between 2019 and 2023.
Canada Post strike continues as weekend negotiations yield ‘limited progress’
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Canada Post strike has entered its second week, as weekend negotiations yielded ‘limited progress’.
Applications open for Canada SummerJobs program
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Perth-Wellington MP John Nater announced on Nov. 19 that the employer application process for funding under the Canada Summer Jobs 2025 program is now open.
Catholic school board picks next year’s chair, vice chair
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) trustees selected their chair and vice chair for the coming year at a board policy and corporate services meeting on Nov. 18.
Royal Canadian Mint celebrates people, tradition, lands of Inuit Nunangat on $2 commemorative coin
CANADA – The Royal Canadian Mint issued a new $2 commemorative coin on Nov. 7 to celebrate Inuit Nunangat.