TORONTO – Ontario’s top doctor says Halloween is a go this year, but trick-or-treaters still need to take a few precautions.
‘Not enough capacity’ in west Guelph for French immersion program
GUELPH – After a report to the board concluded there’s no room for a consolidated French immersion (FI) program in West Guelph, Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) trustees are asking for further information to address gaps in the report.
Town of Erin plans to perform marriages for residents looking to tie the knot
ERIN – Residents looking to tie the knot can now do so in the Town of Erin’s council chamber – and there is also an option for those looking recite their vows elsewhere.
Firefighters rescue two kayakers from the Elora Gorge
ELORA – Centre Wellington Fire and Rescue Services responded to a water rescue at the Elora Gorge on Thursday evening after two kayakers found themselves stranded along the riverbank, unable to get back up the river.
COVID-19 in schools, daycare centres: the latest count
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As of Oct. 15, there are 16 active cases of COVID-19 reported at schools across the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region.
WWCF provides funding to local businesses through pandemic
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Since the start of the pandemic, Waterloo-Wellington Community Futures (WWCF) has been providing funding to local businesses to assist them with battling the burdens of the pandemic.
Area chambers reflect on continued challenges of pandemic on businesses
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With the recently implemented proof of vaccination requirement, members of local chambers are working to support their businesses the best they can.
Initiative highlights business diversity in Wellington County: chambers
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Members of the Wellington County chambers of commerce say the recently launched “shop local” marketing initiative highlights the diversity of business communities across the county.
Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce relaunches programs for small business week
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Sally Litchfield, general manager of the Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce, said the chamber is taking small business week as an opportunity to relaunch and share some of the upcoming programs they have going on.
MROO awards over $18,000 in scholarships to post-secondary students
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Now in its 17th year, the Municipal Retirees Organization of Ontario (MROO) announced the recipients of its annual Student Scholarship Program.
Speers Electric celebrates 75 years in business
ELORA – Having recently hit 75 years in business, Speers Electric’s retired owner Jim Speers is happy to have attained the milestone, in addition to being able to remain open throughout the pandemic.
Community involvement a top priority as Elora Rocks prepare for home opener
ELORA – The Elora Rocks hockey team is hosting its opener this Friday (Oct. 15), the third game of the season for the newly-revived team. The senior team recently joined the brand-new Western Ontario Super Hockey League (WOSHL).
Eight names from Rockwood cenotaph yet to be placed on street signs
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – After being advised all the names from the Rockwood cenotaph had been placed on township street signs, the heritage committee has been notified there are still eight names without a sign to accompany them.
Staff who don’t comply with vaccine procedures won’t be terminated: school boards
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local school board officials say while staff members who don’t comply with board vaccination disclosure procedures could be placed on unpaid leave, failing to abide likely won’t result in termination.
Town of Erin to spend up to $5,000 to relaunch Chamber of Commerce
ERIN – Following some hesitancy from its members, council here will contribute $5,000 in the hopes of relaunching the town’s chamber of commerce.