ONTARIO – The Government of Ontario’s annual Excellence in Agriculture Awards for 2024 is recognizing farmers, processors, industry organizations, and businesses whose contributions are strengthening growth across the province’s $50.7 billion agri-food sector.
Wellington County
Homeless people must be out of St. George’s Square by Nov. 13: Guelph bylaw
GUELPH – With an eviction deadline staring them in the face, unhoused people living in downtown Guelph’s St. George’s Square don’t know what they are going to do come Nov. 13.
County remembrance ceremony highlights sacrifices of young soldiers
ABOYNE – While Remembrance Day has not yet arrived, around 100 people gathered at the Wellington County Museum and Archives on Nov. 5 to pay tribute to individuals from Wellington County who lost their lives in various wars and conflicts.
Cost concerns raised in discussion of Erin, Brucedale roads garage projects
GUELPH – Wellington County is moving ahead with the next steps to replace its roads department garages in Brucedale (in Guelph/Eramosa) and Erin, despite concerns raised by some councillors about the potential costs.
OPP salary increases mean ‘very significant’ rise in county policing costs
GUELPH – Salary increases for OPP officers will likely result in tax increases for Wellington County residents. The policing contract is expected to rise to $20.4 million in 2025.
Poppy donations fund trained service dogs to support veterans
OTTAWA – Recently local veteran Cpl. Steven McCulloch was paired up with Jellybean, a National Service Dog, specially trained to support veterans.
Remembrance Day services
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Legions across the county will be honouring war veterans on and around Remembrance Day.
Night of Bright Stars memorial a chance for community to connect and reflect
KITCHENER – Bereaved Families of Ontario – Midwestern Region’s (BFO-MR) Night of Bright Stars memorial event is cherished annual tradition, providing a supportive space for individuals and families to come together and connect in their grief and to honour and remember the people they’re missing.
Who wants a federal election?
OTTAWA – With Ottawa’s parliamentary precinct plunged into the latest round of minority government brinksmanship, political watchers can scarcely draw breath without simultaneously speculating about whether the nation will next go to the polls before 2024 is over.
Rare joins 87 Canadian land trust calling for federal funding for land conservation
CAMBRIDGE – The Rare Charitable Research Reserve has joined 87 regional and local land trusts in calling on the Prime Minister and parliament to extend funding for the Land Trusts Conservation Fund on Oct.16.