MOUNT FOREST – School spirit, community outreach efforts, and optimism have won staff and students from “The Den” Life Skills class at Wellington Heights Secondary School an “Everyday Hero” award.
CWDHS teacher Tim King named ‘Everyday Hero’ by school board
FERGUS – Centre Wellington District High School teacher Tim King has received a UGDSB ‘Everyday Hero’ award for his efforts in introducing students to the field of computer technology.
Traffic concerns may complicate Mount Forest grocery store proposal
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington North councillors are concerned a proposed grocery store in the north end of Mount Forest could exacerbate existing traffic issues in the area.
Fergus students write letters of encouragement to hospital ICU staff
GUELPH – This week, ICU staff at Guelph General Hospital received some encouragement from students at John Black Public School in Fergus.
Puslinch family pleads with council to address safety conditions on their road
PUSLINCH – Teaira and Dominick Brown have raised concerns about speeding, parking, signage, blocking of driveways and other issues, including confrontational and racist incidents in recent months.
Arkell residents concerned about Guelph Junction Railway’s noise, hours, cargo
PUSLINCH – Arkell Bruce Taylor has again raised concerns over several issues related to the Guelph Junction Railway’s (GJR) operations.
Guelph Humane Society gets creative during lockdown
GUELPH - The new lockdown has made it more difficult for people to adopt pets.
Local business offering treatment for COVID long-haulers
ELORA – Recently, Eramosa Physiotherapy has developed a “long-hauler” COVID-19 rehabilitation program at its locations in Elora, Acton, Burlington, Cambridge, Georgetown, Guelph and Orangeville.
Puslinch council looking to create safer school zone for Aberfoyle students
ABERFOYLE – Puslinch council has agreed to hire a crossing guard and prohibit parking at certain times on Old Brock Road and Cockburn Street in an attempt to improve safety for Aberfoyle Public School students.
UGDSB schools reach $2 million in funds raised for Terry Fox Foundation
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Despite the pandemic, Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) schools had a successful year in 2020 when it came to raising money for the Terry Fox Foundation.
Snobelen Farms celebrates 50 years
PALMERSTON - Throughout 2021, Snobelen Farms is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Debt levels in federal budget concern Chong, Linton
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The first full-scale federal budget since March of 2019 projects a $155-billion deficit for 2021-22. This follows a 2020 deficit of $354.2 billion.