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Tuesday, January 19, 2021 | Vol 54 Issue 02

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Mike Robinson

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Takeout format continues serving needs of community

Mike Robinson March 25, 2020COVID-19, News

FERGUS – St. James Anglican Church is showing how resilient the community is in a time of…

COVID-19 having varied impact on food banks

Mike Robinson March 19, 2020COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY - The initial impact of COVID-19 is having a varied impact on food banks in Wellington County.

CRC seeks immediate moratorium on Ontario aggregate applications

Mike Robinson March 19, 2020News

EDEN MILLS – Although the Concerned Residents Coalition’s (CRC) community meeting planned…

Guelph-Eramosa councillors support proposal to double capacity of Squires Lodge in Rockwood

Mike Robinson March 19, 2020News

BRUCEDALE – Non-profit housing capacity could roughly double in Rockwood  as the result of a…

Big Brothers Big Sisters Bee Hive open house

Mike Robinson March 19, 2020News

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‘Uncharted territory’: Guelph-Eramosa cancels council, committee meetings until April

Mike Robinson March 16, 2020COVID-19, News

BRUCEDALE - Guelph-Eramosa Township has closed its municipal office and cancelled council and committee meetings for the rest of the month in its response to COVID-19.

Wellington North closing all municipal facilities, playgrounds

Mike Robinson March 16, 2020Community News, COVID-19, News

KENILWORTH - Wellington North has joined the list of local municipalities closing its facilities to the public.

Guelph-Eramosa closes township office, Royal Distributing centre

Mike Robinson March 16, 2020COVID-19, News

BRUCEDALE - Guelph-Eramosa Township has closed its municipal office here as part of its response to COVID-19.

Guelph-Eramosa announces COVID-19 closures, cancellations

Mike Robinson March 13, 2020COVID-19, News

BRUCEDALE - Guelph-Eramosa has implemented measures to help limit the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Wellington North cancels public skating, considering other cancellations

Mike Robinson March 13, 2020Community News, COVID-19, News

KENILWORTH – As COVID-19 evolves, Wellington North North Mayor Andy Lennox says the township is working to ensure the continuity of essential services.

Jim Petrik named new Guelph-Eramosa fire chief

Mike Robinson March 11, 2020News

BRUCEDALE - With the selection of Jim Petrik as Guelph-Eramosa fire chief on March 9, the role will no longer be one shared with the City of Guelph.

Arthur BIA board approved by council

Mike Robinson March 11, 2020News

KENILWORTH – The Arthur BIA now has a board of directors. Wellington North councillors…

Guelph-Eramosa helping lay foundation for 60,000 ft² poultry vaccine facility

Mike Robinson March 11, 2020News

BRUCEDALE - Guelph-Eramosa is setting the stage for a new 60,000 square foot facility on Wellington Road 86, south of Guelph.

24-unit apartment proposal moves forward

Mike Robinson March 5, 2020News

BRUCEDALE – A proposal for a three-storey, 24-unit apartment complex in downtown Rockwood is…

Remuneration and expenses edges close to $150,000

Mike Robinson March 5, 2020News

BRUCEDALE – Combined Guelph-Eramosa council salaries and expenses edged close to $150,000 for…

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OPP: officers will not arbitrarily stop people to enforce stay-at-home order

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The OPP's strategy for enforcing the province's stay-at-home order will focus on businesses and restaurants, public complaints and outdoor gatherings.

Fergus woman accused of assaulting paramedic

FERGUS – A Fergus woman has been charged with assaulting one of the paramedics dispatched to help her.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

OPP: officers will not arbitrarily stop people to enforce stay-at-home order

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The OPP's strategy for enforcing the province's stay-at-home order will focus on businesses and restaurants, public complaints and outdoor gatherings.

Beal sentenced to 21 months in prison for setting string of fires in 2016-17

GUELPH – The man who set a string of fires in Erin and Guelph-Eramosa in 2016 and 2017, has been sentenced. Justin Beal, 31, was sentenced on Jan. 14 by Justice Bruce Durno in Guelph’s Superior Court.

See all Erin area articles.

Michelle Hanson trial moved to Guelph

ORANGEVILLE - Michelle Hanson, the mother charged in the death of her three-year-old son Kaden Young, will have her criminal trial held in a Guelph courtroom in March. 

Grand Valley Polar Bear Dip set for Jan. 1

GRAND VALLEY - Take the plunge in Grand Valley to celebrate the new year and support the local food bank.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

Pfizer production delay prompts changes to WDGPH vaccination plan

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say local COVID-19 vaccinations will be impacted by production changes at Pfizer. The change is temporary, officials say, and will ultimately result in an overall increase in the number of doses received by WDGPH. Those affected will be contacted directly.

Organizations distribute federal COVID-19 funding to non-profits

WELLINGTON COUNTY – A number of Wellington County non-profit organizations are among those to receive support under round two of the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF).

See all Guelph area articles.

OPP: officers will not arbitrarily stop people to enforce stay-at-home order

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The OPP's strategy for enforcing the province's stay-at-home order will focus on businesses and restaurants, public complaints and outdoor gatherings.

Beal sentenced to 21 months in prison for setting string of fires in 2016-17

GUELPH – The man who set a string of fires in Erin and Guelph-Eramosa in 2016 and 2017, has been sentenced. Justin Beal, 31, was sentenced on Jan. 14 by Justice Bruce Durno in Guelph’s Superior Court.

See all Guelph-Eramosa area articles.

Drayton dog park proposal quashed by council

MAPLETON – A proposal by a local service club to create a dog park in Drayton has been turned down by township council.

Contest urges residents to plug local businesses

WELLINGTON COUNTY – With February and Valentines Day just around the corner, Chambers of Commerce in north Wellington along with the Northern Wellington Economic Development Partnership are encouraging residents to show a little love to local businesses.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Contest urges residents to plug local businesses

WELLINGTON COUNTY – With February and Valentines Day just around the corner, Chambers of Commerce in north Wellington along with the Northern Wellington Economic Development Partnership are encouraging residents to show a little love to local businesses.

OPP: officers will not arbitrarily stop people to enforce stay-at-home order

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The OPP's strategy for enforcing the province's stay-at-home order will focus on businesses and restaurants, public complaints and outdoor gatherings.

See all Minto area articles.

Pfizer production delay prompts changes to WDGPH vaccination plan

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say local COVID-19 vaccinations will be impacted by production changes at Pfizer. The change is temporary, officials say, and will ultimately result in an overall increase in the number of doses received by WDGPH. Those affected will be contacted directly.

Organizations distribute federal COVID-19 funding to non-profits

WELLINGTON COUNTY – A number of Wellington County non-profit organizations are among those to receive support under round two of the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF).

See all Orangeville area articles.

Puslinch Tract to temporarily close for tree maintenance

PUSLINCH – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is closing the Puslinch Tract property here for three days next week.

OPP: officers will not arbitrarily stop people to enforce stay-at-home order

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The OPP's strategy for enforcing the province's stay-at-home order will focus on businesses and restaurants, public complaints and outdoor gatherings.

See all Puslinch area articles.

Pfizer production delay prompts changes to WDGPH vaccination plan

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say local COVID-19 vaccinations will be impacted by production changes at Pfizer. The change is temporary, officials say, and will ultimately result in an overall increase in the number of doses received by WDGPH. Those affected will be contacted directly.

County staff redeployed to assist with vaccination clinics

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington is redeploying 25 employees for the next three to six months to assist public health with COVID-19 vaccination clinics.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Wellington North council gets preview of county climate change mitigation plan

WELLINGTON NORTH – County climate change coordinator Karen Chisholme said the plan, developed over the last 18 months, provides outlines how member municipalities can work together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Contest urges residents to plug local businesses

WELLINGTON COUNTY – With February and Valentines Day just around the corner, Chambers of Commerce in north Wellington along with the Northern Wellington Economic Development Partnership are encouraging residents to show a little love to local businesses.

See all Wellington North area articles.
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As the North Wellington Community News enters our second year with our expanded focus on the…

The power of words and danger of lies

On Jan. 6, 2021 the world bore witness to the power of words and the danger of lies.

It’s official – almost

The inevitable march towards turning into an old guy is becoming more apparent. This past month,…

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Recharged

By Kelly Waterhouse

I love my job, but it should come as no surprise that I have several fantasy careers that have yet to come to fruition. Some for reasons that are self-explanatory; others we will blame on my spouse’s failure to support my dreams.

Elora’s Geddes Street looked very different in 1882

By Stephen Thorning

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

College boy

By Kelly Waterhouse

This weekend, I’m driving my son back to college in a city a few hours away, where the COVID-19…

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