ELORA – Centre Wellington council debated long and hard at its Oct. 26 meeting on when to invite public comment on a proposed procedural bylaw, and when to vote on it.
Fergus business hosts annual Great Pumpkin giveaway
The Great Pumpkin giveaway – Every year, Tracy Price, owner of The Price Team, Dominion…
Six Community Living centres in Guelph, Wellington closing
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Community Living Guelph Wellington is closing its centres in Harriston, Mount Forest, Fergus, Erin and two centres in Guelph as it transitions to a “person-centred” approach to supporting people with developmental disabilities.
Erin residents opposed to wastewater treatment plant begin to mobilize
ERIN – The Town of Erin says a wastewater treatment plant is coming. But it’s not a done deal yet, says Erin resident Amanda Elias.
Zero active cases reported in county on Tuesday but COVID-19 still ‘circulating’
WELLINGTON COUNTY – On Oct. 20, for the first time since the pandemic hit in mid-March, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health reported zero active cases of COVID-19 in Wellington County, no new cases in the county and no cases in county hospitals.
Rockwood Parade of Lights will be drive-by event this year
ROCKWOOD – Officials here have confirmed Santa Claus is coming to town. It won’t be until Dec. 10, but the news may come as a relief for children who have witnessed so many special events being cancelled this year.
Elora House helps victims of sex trafficking return to healthy, independent lives
ELORA – Back in February, when snowy weather was the biggest threat and COVID-19 still seemed far away, Elora House quietly opened.
Erin office temporarily closed after town employee tests positive for COVID-19
ERIN - A Town of Erin employee tested positive for COVID-19 on Oct. 14. The employee has been self-isolating since discovering symptoms and has not been in close contact with other staff or members of the public, states an Oct. 15 press release issued by the town.
Local woman receives over 200 cards for her 100th birthday
ELORA – Jean Green celebrated a momentous occasion on Oct. 5 – her 100th birthday.…
‘Consider creating a new tradition’: public health offers advice for Halloween
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Public health isn’t cancelling Halloween, but it is urging extreme caution during these scary COVID times.
Erin steps up communication plan to improve image, keep residents informed
ERIN – The Town of Erin hopes to reach more residents and improve its image as it embarks on a new strategic communications plan.
Long-term care residents still vulnerable as second wave of pandemic begins
GUELPH – The Ontario Health Coalition has put out an urgent call for the province to improve conditions in long-term care homes for residents and staff.
Land registry counter service ending Oct. 9 as service goes completely online
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The last day to visit a land registry office in person in Ontario is Oct. 9, as the service is moving to a digital model.
Upper Grand’s Umbrella Project puts focus on mental wellness
WELLINGTON COUNTY – COVID-19 has caused a hailstorm of mental health issues for staff, students and families of the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB).
Flu vaccine to be administered by appointment this year
WELLINGTON COUNTY – It’s flu season and there’s still COVID-19, so this will be a tricky season to administer the flu vaccine. But doctors, pharmacies and the public health unit are encouraging everyone to get the shot if they can.