ONTARIO – Credit Valley Conservation’s (CVC) smart blue roof has been awarded a 2025 Clean50 Top Project Award, in partnership with the smart blue roof design consultant Enviro-Stewards Inc.
Wellington County
County’s Green Legacy program reaches 20-year milestone
Wellington County – The county's Green Legacy program, which has grown to be the largest municipal tree planting program in North America, hit 20 years old in 2024, and it’s still going strong.
New buildings, renovations not part of HART Hub plan
GUELPH – The Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub that is expected to replace the city’s safe consumption site will not mean any new buildings to provide supportive housing, and it’s still unclear how many new supportive housing units might be eked out of existing housing stock.
County looks to Mount Forest wastewater plant to treat Riverstown landfill leachate
KENILWORTH – The county is renewing a years-old request to Wellington North Township to treat leachate from the Riverstown landfill at the Mount Forest wastewater treatment plant.
Take the stress out of I.B.S.
WELLINGTON COUNTY – “Take the Stress out of I.B.S.” (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is being offered on-line this fall to help adults decrease symptoms of IBS.
Tips for a happy retirement
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Retirement is a rite of passage; it signals the end of the working life and the beginning of a new adventure. For some, retirement is fun and easy, for others it can be a stressful and scary experience. The following tips can help you prepare for and adjust to retirement.
Speed cameras coming soon, signs warn
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Every municipality in the county is getting a speed camera early next year, and this month signs are being posted to let people know where they will be located.
First steps, common mistakes: Building a small business
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Taking the plunge into starting your own business can be a rewarding adventure.
County community grants program accepting applications until Nov. 30
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county is accepting applications for its annual Community Grants Program, inviting local not-for-profit organizations to seek funding for initiatives that make a difference in local communities.
CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon supports eight hospital foundations
MOUNT FOREST – The 23rd annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon will broadcast in support of eight midwestern Ontario hospital foundations on Oct. 19 from 9am to 4pm.