TORONTO – The provincial and federal governments are spending at least $8 million to support the mental health and wellness of farmers and their families, according to an Oct. 10 press release.
Wellington County
Black inquires about effects of urban sprawl, land-use planning
OTTAWA – Ontario Senator Rob Black tabled and spoke to a Senate inquiry regarding land use in Canada.
EQAO results: county students performing close to provincial average
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Test results from the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) are in, and Wellington County students are generally performing close to provincial averages.
Governments drive research, innovation with Sustainable CAP
TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are spending up to $16.5 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to support agri-food research and innovation projects.
WCDSB discusses initiatives, literacy curriculum, COVID-19
GUELPH – The Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) had its second meeting of the school year on Oct. 2.
Guelph Mayor’s annual event for mental health shines spotlight on social determinants
GUELPH – Social determinants such as poverty, discrimination, and intergenerational trauma were the focus of the 24th annual Guelph mayor’s event for mental health, Connecting the Dots.
Number of Ontario Works recipients climbing to pre-pandemic levels
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Fewer people are relying on social assistance than prior to the pandemic, but of the hundreds of county and Guelph residents who are, more are doing so for longer.
Dog tag fees increase in Guelph/Eramosa to recoup animal control costs
BRUCEDALE – As of Jan. 1, the cost of a dog licence in Guelph/Eramosa will increase by $2.
Police Beat: Palmerston man faces charges for damaging cruiser
MINTO – A Palmerston man faces several charges after damaging a cruiser while trying to evade police.
How to limit the cost of your business insurance premium?
WELLINGTON COUNTY - If you’re about to renew your business insurance, you may be wondering what factors, other than inflation, influence your premium.