The Ontario government has released further guidance on the province’s proof of vaccination program, one week before COVID-19 vaccines become mandatory for certain non-essential businesses.
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Minto allocates $80,000 for rehabilitation of pedestrian bridge in Palmerston
PALMERSTON – The Town of Minto will spend about $68,000 to address structural concerns with the…
Drayton Entertainment hoping to resume in-person performances by late fall
With the province in stage three of its reopening plan, it remains unclear when in-person performances will resume at the Drayton Festival Theatre.
Writ has dropped – here’s who is running in Perth-Wellington, Huron-Bruce
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called a federal election this fall and voters will cast their ballots on Sept. 20.
International Plowing Match and Rural Expo cancelled for second year due to COVID-19
For the second year in a row, directors of the Ontario Plowmen’s Association have been forced to make the decision to cancel the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo.
Governments supporting projects to assist farmers
The federal and provincial governments are investing $7.3 million through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership to help support farmers and agri-food businesses.
Perth County Tourism hosting ‘Tastings on the Trail’ event on the G2G Rail Trail
Perth County Tourism is hosting a Tastings on the Trail event on the Guelph to Goderich (G2G) Rail Trail this Saturday, Aug. 7 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Province releases COVID-19 guidelines for return to school this fall
Masking, self-screening, music programming, group lunches, gym classes, team sports, field trips and extra-curriculars are all on the calendar for a fall return to in-person learning.
Temporary traffic lights at ‘S-Bend’ should be installed by spring
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A temporary traffic light system is expected to be operating at the…
Province offers advice on how to celebrate holidays safely
Ford: ‘Traditions will have to be adjusted’ TORONTO – The holidays, like many things in 2020,…
Perth County agrees to temporary traffic lights at Perth Road 140, Perth Line 91 intersection
PERTH COUNTY – Following years of discussion about installing a higher level of traffic safety…
Ontario extends COVID-19 orders until Dec. 21
TORONTO — The Ontario government has extended all orders currently in place under the Reopening…
Brockton man charged with impaired driving
HARRISTON – A Brockton man is facing multiple charges following a Wellington County OPP…
Province releases new framework for keeping Ontario ‘safe and open’
TORONTO – A new framework for implementing and lifting COVID-19 restrictions was announced by the…
Ontario announces $500 million in funding for municipalities
Local municipalities to benefit from Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund allocations TORONTO –…
