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Mapleton council reluctantly approves $6M Drayton water tower

Mapleton council reluctantly approves $6M Drayton water tower

Out of options when it comes to funding, mayor Gregg Davidson is seeking a meeting with feds to discuss infrastructure challenges rural municipalities are facing
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OPINION: How to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake and decrease vaccine hesitancy in young people

OPINION: How to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake and decrease vaccine hesitancy in young people

Public health strategies that specifically target older adolescents and young adults using these recommendations may be successful in increasing inoculation uptake and play an important role in ending the pandemic, researchers suggest
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CANADA: B.C. First Nation says remains of 182 found near former school (updated)

CANADA: B.C. First Nation says remains of 182 found near former school (updated)

Search using ground-penetrating radar found remains in unmarked graves
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Volunteer work garners Rachel Mulder Youth Citizen of the Year Award

Volunteer work garners Rachel Mulder Youth Citizen of the Year Award

Belwood woman has donated her time to Fergus Horticultural Society, serving high school lunches, singing in church choir and more
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(UPDATE:) No new cases reported in rural Wellington County on Wednesday

(UPDATE:) No new cases reported in rural Wellington County on Wednesday

Number of reported active cases in the county sits at 15
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Downtown businesses weigh in on St. David Street redesign

Downtown businesses weigh in on St. David Street redesign

23 parking spots will be cut as part of a plan to add separated bike lanes to the thoroughfare
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Good morning, Elora & Fergus!

Good morning, Elora & Fergus!

Don't sweat the small stuff
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CANADA: 'I see the legacy of residential schools and ongoing racism in today's health care,' Indigenous doctor says

CANADA: 'I see the legacy of residential schools and ongoing racism in today's health care,' Indigenous doctor says

The legacy of residential schools is not just in the intergenerational trauma and impacts on Indigenous families and communities — it is also in the health care system, doctor says
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The Danish Place restaurant returning under new chef and owner

The Danish Place restaurant returning under new chef and owner

An experienced restaurant owner with a personal connection to the Danish-Canadian club will be taking over the operations
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Power knocked out in large area of Puslinch

Power knocked out in large area of Puslinch

Restoration is expected by 6 p.m. this afternoon
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