GUELPH – On Jan. 6, the first ever COVID-19 vaccine was administered in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region. The first dose of the Pfizer vaccine was given to Sarah Ricci, a program manager at Shelburne Long-Term Care Home.
Thousands of UGDSB students back on email following breach last week
GUELPH – Last week, the board suspended access to student Gmail accounts following a breach that resulted in "inappropriate" emails being sent to thousands of students.
After a volatile spring, local real estate market is hot
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Talk about rebounding. When the COVID-19 pandemic began in March and the province went into lockdown, the real estate market in this region and across Canada came to an abrupt halt.
Ten COVID-19 outbreaks in facilities in WDGPH region
WELLINGTON COUNTY – There are now 10 facility outbreaks of COVID-19 in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region as of Dec. 31.
Erin man protesting wastewater treatment plant
ERIN - An Erin resident is frustrated with the town’s plan to build a wastewater treatment plant and compel its residents to hook up to the system when it’s complete.
Cargill plant reopens; 55 cases still active but in isolation
GUELPH – The Cargill meat processing plant on Dunlop Drive in Guelph resumed operations on Dec. 29 as anticipated. And as of 12pm that day, public health was reporting a total of 143 employees have tested positive for COVID-19.
Cargill to reopen Guelph plant Dec. 29 while outbreak levels off
GUELPH – The Cargill beef processing plant on Dunlop Drive in Guelph is preparing to reopen on Dec. 29 after more than 80 employees tested positive for COVID-19 and the facility temporarily closed last week.
School boards reflect on challenging – but successful – first leg of the school year
GUELPH - Between an email interview with the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) on Dec. 18 and a phone interview with the Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) on Dec. 22, Premier Doug Ford announced an Ontario-wide lockdown and a change to return-to-school plans for boards across
Guelph-Eramosa approves 2021 budget with 0% tax increase
BRUCEDALE – Guelph-Eramosa council passed its 2021 budget on Dec. 21 – a budget that totals $18,522,333 - and it almost passed without notice.
New Badley Bridge opens in Elora
The new Badley Bridge opened in downtown Elora on Dec. 18.
Station Street bridge in Hillsburgh officially open
HILLSBURGH - After decades of need, years of planning and months of work, the Station Street bridge in Hillsburgh officially opened on Dec. 18.
Couple proposing wedding venue in barn insists it won’t become a wild party place
ERIN – Residents who participated in a public meeting on Dec. 16 seemed satisfied that a proposed wedding/events venue would not become a wild party place after hearing from the property owners.
Erin council approves 2021 budget, 1% tax increase
ERIN – Erin councillors have unanimously approved the 2021 budget, including $12.3 million in operating costs, $25.7 million in capital spending, a freeze on wages and salaries for staff, and an increase of 1 per cent on the local portion of the property tax bill.
Latest volume of Wellington County History now available
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A baby was abandoned by the side of the road between Fergus and Orangeville in 1891. It was the scandal of the century in these parts and the public wouldn’t rest until the culprits were found and punished.
Centre Wellington council votes for no increase to parks and rec fees
ELORA – Centre Wellington council has decided to hold the line on increases to fees and charges for parks and recreation programs in 2021.