The Hub is home to Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Centre Wellington, The Grove, and Compass Community Services, all of which cater to children and youth aged 12 to 26.
Vaxxed versus unvaxxed battle heats up on the home front
GUELPH – The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHAWW) is bracing for the next mental health surge – the rift that’s forming in families and workplaces where there’s a mix of members vaccinated and unvaccinated against COVID-19.
COVID-19 cases on the rise; 26 new cases over weekend in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting 26 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases in the region over the Aug. 20 to 23 weekend – two in Wellington County, nine in Dufferin County and 12 in Guelph.
Senator Rob Black named Produce Champion of 2021
OTTAWA - Senator Rob Black of Fergus has been named the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s Produce Champion of 2021.
KIPP seeking donations for shade structure
ELORA – While the Kitchen in the Park Project (KIPP) received $35,000 from the Jack R. MacDonald fund to build a shade structure by the oven in Elora’s Bissell Park, it’s not quite enough to cover the cost.
Coalition files application for MOE to investigate wastewater treatment plant
ERIN – The Coalition for the West Credit River has filed an Environmental Bill of Rights application for investigation into the process used for the Town of Erin's wastewater treatment plant, which is slated to begin construction this fall.
White donates $25,000 to Family and Children’s Services
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Youth in Wellington County who received services from Family and Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington County now have a better chance at pursuing post-secondary education, thanks to a sizeable donation from former county councillor and warden Lynda White.
Children’s Foundation adds mental health support to services it provides
GUELPH – The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington has added mental health supports to the programs it provides for children and youth, thanks in part to a $10,000 donation from the Guelph Giving Pledge.
Improvements coming to Highway 6, Wellington Road 22 intersection
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Improvements to the intersection of Highway 6 and Wellington Road 22 are expected in 2023. Officials say the work will include traffic signals and left-hand turn lanes.
It never stopped helping, but it’s been a tough year for Women in Crisis
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis has continued to serve its clientele during the pandemic, but it’s been a rocky road, says the organization’s executive director.
Donating blood is in their blood: family members make first, 101st donations
FERGUS – An aunt and niece duo made a little history at the blood donor clinic at the Fergus Legion last week.
First Food Day Canada without founder Anita Stewart set for July 31
ELORA – Before buying local food and supporting local farmers was a thing, Anita Stewart was lobbying for Canadian cuisine to be recognized - not only around the world, but in this very country - as something unique and delicious and worth celebrating.
Council gives go-ahead for business park in north Fergus
FERGUS – Council unanimously approved the business park strategy prepared by McSweeney and Associates at its July 26 meeting. The township purchased land on Dickson Drive in north Fergus for a business park in 2020 and the strategy will see the area developed in phases as the land sells.
Everton man donates $50 million to build mental health, addictions centre for youth
GUELPH – Helen Fishburn said she was still experiencing a “joy hangover” the day after the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHAWW) broke ground on a new facility in Guelph that will be dedicated to providing mental health services to children and youth.
Pearle Hospitality will receive tax rebate for Elora south development
ELORA – Pearle Hospitality will get a 10-year tax break on its Elora south development after council agreed on July 26 that it qualifies for a Tax Increment Equivalent Grant.