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Rockwood Farmers Market approved to use Rockmosa Park for another year

Rockwood Farmers Market approved to use Rockmosa Park for another year

Guelph/Eramosa council agreed to a one-year agreement but will be re-examining the rate the township charges for 2022
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New Guelph Humane Society program aims to rehome friendly barn cats

New Guelph Humane Society program aims to rehome friendly barn cats

All intake fees are waived for the Farm to Home program which looks to help control the rural cat population
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SWIFT announces rural broadband project complete with another on the way

SWIFT announces rural broadband project complete with another on the way

The broadband project in Guelph/Eramosa and Centre Wellington finished eight months ahead of schedule
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Wellington County passes 2021 budget with 1.2 per cent levy increase

Wellington County passes 2021 budget with 1.2 per cent levy increase

The increase works out to an additional $8 per $100,000 of assessment
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Proposed Elora subdivision gets mixed reviews at public meeting

Proposed Elora subdivision gets mixed reviews at public meeting

A developer wants to build 117 homes, 62 townhouses and a 58-unit apartment building on the northeast edge of town
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Outbreak declared at Palmerston and District Hospital

Outbreak declared at Palmerston and District Hospital

Many hospital services are limited at this time after five positive cases identified
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High school agriculture program hooks students on opportunities despite pandemic

High school agriculture program hooks students on opportunities despite pandemic

Norwell District Secondary School has adjusted the hands-on LEAF program with virtual Q&A's and visits with local farmers to spark interest
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$2 million in additional funding coming to area long-term care homes

$2 million in additional funding coming to area long-term care homes

This is part of the province's prevention and containment funding to help deal with the impact of the second wave
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Two area seniors' homes now have combined 232 cases, 11 deaths

Two area seniors' homes now have combined 232 cases, 11 deaths

Riverside Glen in Guelph and Caressant Care Arthur have been in outbreak since December
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Flood mitigation study recommends diverting river around Harriston

Flood mitigation study recommends diverting river around Harriston

Historical flooding in the town in 2017 prompted a study on the best approach to avoid future issues in Harriston
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