WELLINGTON COUNTY – If ever there was time for young people to need mentors, the last year has been it, and volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters in both Centre Wellington (BBBSCW) and north Wellington (BBBSNW) have stepped up to offer support in difficult times.
The Value of One, The Power of Many theme for National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week (NVW) is an opportunity to appreciate volunteers and highlight the impact of their support.
Rotary Club of Erin helps Family Health Team buy vaccination fridge
ERIN - East Wellington Family Health Team (EWFHT) officials say they are very grateful to the Rotary Club of Erin for its generous donation of $4,000 for the purchase of a vaccine fridge for the Erin clinic.
Students will move to online learning following April break
TORONTO – As many expected, the province has announced that elementary and secondary schools will move to remote learning following the break this week. "As I have always said ,we will do whatever it takes to ensure everyone stays safe," said Premier Doug Ford.
Nearly a quarter of residents vaccinated; everyone over 16 can now pre-register
GUELPH – Nearly a quarter of eligible residents in the region have received at least one COVID-19 vaccination - and public health is now inviting everyone over the age of 16 to pre-register for their first shot. “This is something to celebrate,” stated Dr. Nicola Mercer, Medical Officer of Health.
Caressant Care Arthur resumes management of long-term care facility
ARTHUR – North Wellington Health Care (NWHC), which operates hospitals in Mount Forest and Palmerston, took over management of the facility through a voluntary management contract on Jan. 13, during a devastating COVID-19 outbreak at the home.
OPP lay 51 charges during one-day safety blitz in Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Wellington County OPP officials say officers conducted a "targeted traffic safety enforcement initiative" in the township on April 7.
OPP looking to identify power tool thieves
DRAYTON – Police are looking for help to identify two people who stole power tools from a business here.
Wellington North receives $1.42 million for Connecting Link in Mount Forest
WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington North will receive $1.42 million from the province for reconstruction of Queen Street East (Highway 89) in Mount Forest.
OPP laid 110 charges in Wellington County over long weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY – From April 2 to 5, Wellington County OPP officers took part in a province-wide seatbelt campaign.
Warden: county joins people around world in mourning loss of Prince Philip
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Warden Kelly Linton has released a statement on the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth, died on April 9 at the age of 99.
Drop In Centre finalizes purchase of former Parkview Motel in Guelph
GUELPH – Thanks in part to funding from the province and Wellington County, Guelph’s Drop In Centre has secured the purchase of the Parkview Motel here for a permanent housing project for the homeless.
Police beat: Drugs, tobacco, assault
Drugs, tobacco, assault FERGUS – On April 1 at about 1am, a Wellington County OPP officer…
Anti-masker charged
GUELPH – A Guelph woman spent a couple of days in jail after repeatedly threatening to commit…
Chamber of Commerce members can access new Chamber Partnership Initiative
CENTRE WELLINGTON - The Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce (CWCC) is among the local chambers and boards of trade across Canada to take part in a program to help businesses, post-secondary students and to support the economic recovery.