WELLINGTON COUNTY - As of Feb. 7, there are 484 known active cases throughout the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health region and 30 individuals are hospitalized with COVID-19 in the region.
‘Building bridges’ the goal for new day program for developmentally-delayed adults
PALMERSTON – Renovations are complete and the finishing touches added with only four weeks remaining before the March 7 opening of the Building Bridges Adult Day Program, a new business providing services to adults with developmental delays.
Wellington North council passes new parkland dedication bylaw
WELLINGTON NORTH - Council approved a new bylaw on Jan. 24 requiring developers to hand over a portion of development lands to the township for parkland and recreation space or face a fee.
Construction activity in Wellington North in 2021 surpassed previous years
WELLINGTON NORTH – The building department in Wellington North issued nearly one building permit per day last year, generating around $2 million in development charges and $619,157 in permit fees.
Arthur Animal Rescue receives over $4,000 in honour of actress Betty White
ARTHUR - The cats are in luck at Arthur Animal Rescue Cooperative after the community came together to honour the late actress Betty White.
Avila Investments seeks zoning amendment for long-planned mixed-use subdivision
WELLINGTON NORTH – A long-planned Mount Forest subdivision is moving closer to becoming a reality following a public meeting last month about a zoning amendment application from Avila Investments Ltd., a Georgetown-based developer.
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations down in WDGPH region
WELLINGTON COUNTY - As of Jan. 31, there are 662 confirmed active cases throughout the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health region and 40 individuals are hospitalized with COVID-19 in the region.
About 150 people gather on Highway 401 overpass to support truck convoy
PUSLINCH – The steady sound of air horns blared from eastbound Highway 401 transport trucks passing under Highway 6 in Puslinch, where at 10:30am on Jan. 27, around 50 people had gathered in anticipation of the arrival of a convoy destined for Ottawa.
Arthur women creating village’s first ‘barn quilt trail’ ahead of 150th anniversary
ARTHUR - Local residents Doris Cassan and Thea Ouwehand are orchestrating the creation of Arthur’s own barn quilt trail to bring the colour-curious to town.
Celebrations planned for Arthur’s 150th anniversary
WELLINGTON NORTH – Township economic development officer Dale Small presented council with a report looking ahead to celebrations commemorating Arthur’s 150th anniversary during the Jan. 10 council meeting.
Minor zoning bylaw variances approved for physiotherapy office and hobby barn
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here granted relief from zoning bylaw limitations to allow for additions to two properties.
New Foodland grocery store in Mount Forest moving ahead with first phase
WELLINGTON NORTH - Council here received, on Jan. 24, a signed site plan agreement between the township and Sobeys Developments Limited, which owns Foodland and Sobeys grocery retail stores, for the development of a new Foodland grocery store in Mount Forest.
Integrity commissioner clears Duncan of alleged code of conduct breach
ERIN – County councillor Jeff Duncan was cleared by integrity commissioner Guy Giorno following claims by Erin resident Leah-Anne Goyeau alleging the councillor breached the code of conduct.
Public health declares several COVID-19 outbreaks at health care facilities
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has declared several COVID-19 outbreaks at health care facilities across the region as of Jan. 19.
New restaurateurs suffering under latest provincial ban on indoor dining
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Local restaurant owner-operators who opened their doors between 2019 and 2020 are struggling with the effects of pandemic restrictions and are trying to hold on for better days.