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No charges laid at Arthur anti-lockdown gathering

No charges laid at Arthur anti-lockdown gathering

'The OPP's role at protests is to ensure public safety and to keep the peace,' says media officer Cheri Rockefeller
Mapleton council passes budget with a tax reduction

Mapleton council passes budget with a tax reduction

Reduction in township taxes may be offset by any levy increases in the county portion of taxes
Air ambulance called to rural Wellington County crash (Updated)

Air ambulance called to rural Wellington County crash (Updated)

Police say incident involved two vehicles
Different vaccine with less restrictions means shots can happen elsewhere: Public Health

Different vaccine with less restrictions means shots can happen elsewhere: Public Health

A public health spokesperson said other vaccines appear to have less storage and transportation requirements which means they can be administered at other sites
Arthur nursing and retirement home battling COVID outbreak; 46 active cases

Arthur nursing and retirement home battling COVID outbreak; 46 active cases

'We are in constant touch with public health and community partners who are assisting as required with additional staffing to help manage this outbreak,' says Caressant Care spokesperson
Fergus COVID testing site now open seven days per week

Fergus COVID testing site now open seven days per week

Tests will still be by appointment only
Highway 7 in Rockwood reopening Wednesday after problematic watermain break

Highway 7 in Rockwood reopening Wednesday after problematic watermain break

Mayor Chris White said repairs are temporary and pipe replacement will come in the spring
Centre Wellington's 2021 budget narrowly approved

Centre Wellington's 2021 budget narrowly approved

The budget, which includes a slight tax increase, will be going to Centre Wellington council for final approval later this month
Anti-lockdown protesters rally around Arthur gym owner (5 photos)

Anti-lockdown protesters rally around Arthur gym owner (5 photos)

A gym that's staying open despite lockdown orders was host to Hugs Over Mask, Toronto barbecue restaurant owner Adam Skelly and other supporters to denounce small business closures
Planned upgrades to Rothsay rendering plant raising a stink

Planned upgrades to Rothsay rendering plant raising a stink

In a letter, the plant manager says new odour emission limits set by the Ministry of Environment may not be consistently achievable