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.
Impact of blockades reaches Wellington County
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The agri-food economy in Ontario is feeling the impact of CN Rail’s shut-down of services across the country and it won’t take long before the lack of movement of goods reaches the critical stage, say industry leaders.
Going ape over orangutans
GUELPH – It may not seem like there’s a straight line between Guelph and Wellington County and…
Township agrees on parkland plans for Fergus subdivisions
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Township council reached decisions on parkland agreements with two developers in Fergus at a committee of the whole meeting on Feb. 18.