WELLINGTON COUNTY – The provincial government’s announcement on March 12 that all public…
Erin settles suits with former staffers
ERIN – The Town of Erin has settled lawsuits with two former water department employees who filed wrongful dismissal cases against the town.
Honour human rights tribunal decision: midwives
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A group of local midwives is lobbying MPPs to urge the Ford government to honour a Human Rights Tribunal decision and end a gender pay gap for midwives.
Public health readies for local coronavirus cases
GUELPH – To date there are no coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Wellington, Dufferin or Guelph, but there are now three confirmed cases in nearby Waterloo Region.
Bylaw amendment lets Town of Erin move forward on wastewater treatment plant
ERIN – Erin council has approved a zoning bylaw change it hopes will pave the way for the construction of a wastewater treatment facility just outside town, despite objections from Wellington County.
More funding for human trafficking program; less funding for reducing wait times at Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis
GUELPH – Government funding announcements can be confusing, but even more so when they appear…
Great range in flu vaccination rates for healthcare workers
GUELPH – The general public is getting the message and getting their flu shots, but some…
Proposed changes to internet controls restrict freedom of expression, freedom of press: Chong
FERGUS – While the federal govrnment hopes to bring fairness, equity and accuracy to the…
New book shows love for service dogs
ELORA – Jacqueline Gori credits her service dog Samson for saving her life multiple times.
New Groves Memorial Community Hospital on track to open by summer
ABOYNE – They’ve got the keys, so it’s just a matter of time before the new Groves Memorial Community Hospital will open.
Women of Distinction Gala in May
GUELPH – Two women with links to Wellington County will receive Women of Distinction awards…
Local water watchdog keeps the pressure on province
TORONTO – About 40 people from the local Save Our Water organization headed to Toronto in a…
Immunization records due March 6
GUELPH – The deadline to update immunization records with Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is 4pm on March 6 - or your child could face suspension.
Arsonist Justin Beal faces 18 months to two years in prison
GUELPH – Justin Beal could face anywhere from 18 months to two years less a day in prison for committing a string of arsons in Wellington County between September 2016 and August 2017.
Councillor John Brennan: Erin doesn’t deserve secrecy award
ERIN - Councillor John Brennan doesn’t think the Town of Erin is secretive and it certainly shouldn’t be shamed for trying to do the right thing.