ELORA – The Elora Rocks are feeling confident as the team heads into Game 5 of the Western Ontario Super Hockey League (WOSHL) finals next weekend.
UGDSB encouraging school community to continue to wear masks
GUELPH – As the province enters the sixth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, officials at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) are encouraging everyone in the school community to continue to wear masks when indoors.
CMHA calls for additional funding to address demand
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Ontario Division is calling on the province to increase mental health and addictions funding.
Local school boards not immune to worsening staff shortages
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local school boards are not immune to the staffing shortages seen elsewhere in the province, with the largest board in Wellington County witnessing a 36% increase in staff absences since masks were no longer required in classrooms.
Students at Sacred Heart Catholic School participate in Easter cards initiative
ROCKWOOD – Aligning with their Catholic faith, kindergarten students at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Rockwood have taken on their own Easter cards for the elderly initiative.
Province reaches $10/day childcare deal, but what does that mean for local families?
ONTARIO – Following a federal pledge to make child care more affordable for families across the country, the Province of Ontario has finally reached a deal, but what does it mean for families in Wellington County?
Longtime Legion member named Erin’s Citizen of the Year
ERIN – Longtime Erin Legion member Doug Kirkwood has been named the Town of Erin’s Citizen of the Year. As part of the town’s annual Shamrock Awards, Kirkwood was selected from a pool of 47 nominees. The award honours those who have made a significant contribution to the community during 2020-21.
Guelph/Eramosa councillor voices concerns about COVID mandates
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – After contracting the virus, Corey Woods has used his platform to object to federal and provincial COVID-19 mandates, most of which were removed weeks ago.
Erin to celebrate Earth Day with community event on April 23
ERIN – The organizers of an event here are asking the community to join them in celebrating Earth Day.
Township approves additional funding for resurfacing roads, multi-sport court
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Council here has approved the resurfacing of two roads and a multi-sport court for a total project cost of $212,460, slightly over the approved budget for the work.
Council approves site plan for eight-unit apartment building in Rockwood
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The proposed site plan consists of an eight-unit apartment building and would contain a total of 14 parking stalls, which includes two visitor parking stalls and two accessible parking stalls.
Fergus funeral home speaks on pandemic impact, funeral trends, planning tips
FERGUS – Planning a funeral during a time of grief is no easy feat but planning one during a pandemic added new challenges to families, and to the businesses that provide funeral services.
House destroyed by fire in Rockwood
ROCKWOOD – A house was destroyed following a structure fire here on Tuesday morning. Firefighters from the Guelph/Eramosa Fire Department and Puslinch Fire and Rescue Services responded shortly after the call came in at 5:10am on March 29.
UGDSB looks to take proactive approach with new learning support initiative
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board is launching a new three-part program to support students in elementary and secondary schools, something the board is hoping to embed into its system for the long term, director of education Peter Sovran says.
Erin awards $114-million contract for wastewater treatment plant
ERIN – After a few hiccups, the Town of Erin has finally secured a contractor to build its wastewater treatment plant.