ARTHUR – Four people from the Greater Toronto Area have been charged in connection with an illegal marijuana grow-op here. Police say officers seized over 7,500 plants valued at over $6 million, as well as a large quantity of Canadian currency and marijuana processing equipment.
Elora Quarry Conservation Area to reopen June 7
ELORA - The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) will be reopening the Elora Quarry Conservation Area for day-use access beginning June 7, however a number of new restrictions will be in place to help reduce overcrowding at this popular local attraction this season, officials say.
Road closures planned through Aberfoyle June 4 and 5
PUSLINCH - The work to complete the top lift of asphalt through the new roundabouts on Wellington Road 46 in Aberfoyle is set to be completed on the evenings of June 4 and 5.
GRCA urges water conservation throughout watershed
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is asking water users throughout the watershed to cut their consumption by 10 per cent due to the "unusually dry weather" this spring.
George Bridge re-elected to FCM board of directors
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County councillor and Minto Mayor George Bridge has been re-elected to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) board of directors for the 2021-22 term.
Police beat: Road Safety Week blitz
Road Safety Week blitz WELLINGTON COUNTY – From May 18 to 24, Wellington County OPP officers…
Erin resident raises $3,300 for SickKids
ERIN – A longtime resident of Erin who wished to remain anonymous, initiated a small project after encountering impatient drivers honking and passing him on Main Street in Erin.
UGDSB kicks off Pride Month celebrations
GUELPH – Throughout the month of June, the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) will be celebrating Pride Month at the board and school levels and as a community.
UGDSB approves new Indigenous education policy
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) approved the adoption of Policy 519 Indigenous Education (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) at the May 25 meeting.
Beloved town councilor Elizabeth Taylor remembered for ‘passion and enthusiasm’
GRAND VALLEY – Town council and residents of Grand Valley are mourning a tremendous loss to the community after the death of former councillor Elizabeth Taylor on June 1.
UGDSB announces principal and vice principal transfers and appointments
GUELPH – Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) announced its elementary principal and vice principal transfers and appointments, effective Sept. 1, 2021.
Rural Ontario Institute using technology to connect community leaders with agri-food sector
GUELPH – The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) wants to provide more ways for rural communities and the agriculture sector to connect and access information about issues that matter.
COVID-19 rapid tests now available to small, mid-size businesses
GUELPH – The Guelph Chamber of Commerce is providing COVID-19 rapid screening kits for free to small and medium-sized businesses in Guelph.
Province mandates COVID-19 vaccine policies for long-term care homes
TORONTO - As of July 1, all long-term care homes across the province must have an immunization policy in place, the Ontario government announced on May 31. Staff who opt out of being vaccinated will have to either provide proof of a medical exemption or take an educational program.
Public health issues advisory linked to COVID-19 variant outbreak in Nunavut
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is advising anyone who has returned to the region from the Baffinland Mary River Mine site in Nunavut since April 30 to immediately begin self-isolation for two weeks due to a COVID-19 outbreak of the B.1.617.2 (India) variant.