WELLINGTON COUNTY – Both the Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic District school boards have a bustling cottage industry going alongside student learning: making personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline workers.
School boards adjusted to changes at ‘Mach speed’
WELLINGTON COUNTY – There has now been time for school boards to understand how distance learning…
New group searching for a few good men
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Not many people can say COVID-19 has inspired them, but it certainly lit a fire under Curt Hammond as Giving Tuesday (May 5) approached.
Second tax instalment at end of May will tell the financial story in Erin
ERIN – As the cost of COVID-19 emergency measures becomes clear in monthly financial statements, Erin councillors are concerned about finding a balance between meeting the town’s financial obligations and offering relief to residents.
Erin awards $1.5-million contract to design wastewater treatment plant
ERIN – Town councillors here took a big step this week toward having a wastewater treatment system in Hillsburgh and Erin village.
Puslinch working with neighbours on technology, roadwork, reopening of facilities
PUSLINCH – Puslinch Township is working with Wellington County and its member municipalities on a plan to re-open businesses.
Puslinch shed fire causes $10,000 damage
PUSLINCH – The Puslinch fire department responded to a shed fire at a property just east of…
2nd Chance ready to help job seekers
FERGUS – It may not be time to advance a career, but it’s a good time to get ready for…
Centre Wellington council meeting a fiery marathon on Monday
ELORA – Centre Wellington council held a four-hour marathon meeting on May 4, during which accusations flew and apologies were demanded - but none were given.
Health unit asks residents to forego car rallies, drive-by celebrations
WELLINGTON COUNTY - While they might seem like safe physical-distancing activities, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is asking people to not participate in car rallies or parades at this time.
County seeks care providers for emergency workers’ children
GUELPH – There’s a “significant need” for licensed child care workers in Wellington County to care for the children of frontline emergency workers, says the director of the county’s Children’s Early Years program.
Labour of love becomes ‘Lunch with Love’
ELORA – What started as a small GoFundMe idea a few weeks ago is gaining traction in Fergus and Elora as lunches are delivered to essential workers in the area.
This is the year to give gardening a try
HILLSBURGH – Hey first-time gardeners. Thinking about planting a vegetable garden this summer?…
Erin councillors vote to build reserve fund to reign in possible tax increase next year
ERIN – Erin town council decided to put a $422,792 surplus from 2019 into the tax rate stabilization reserve in an effort to reduce or eliminate the need for a property tax increase in 2021.
Hand sanitizer, not spirits, for sale at opening of Elora Distilling Company
ELORA - It was a little hocus-pocus that was behind the creation of the Elora Distilling Company, and a little distillery magic that has transformed it, temporarily at least, into a hand sanitizer manufacturer.