GUELPH - The staggered entry for Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) will now begin on Sept. 10, two days later than originally planned.
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UGDSB changes plan for staggered start to school year
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has altered its staggered entry plan for students returning to class.
Meals on Wheels to resume service in Clifford on Sept. 2
CLIFFORD – For the first time in more than five months, Clifford Community Meals on Wheels will soon be offering meal deliveries.
Elora Community Theatre presents ‘Love Letters’ this weekend in Bissell Park
ELORA – Production is a fundraiser for ECT, starring Centre Wellington mayor, and aims to encourage the re-opening of cultural events in the community.
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Guelph retirement home
GUELPH - Public health officials have declared a COVID-19 outbreak at The Village of Arbour Trails Retirement Home.
Township denies request to waive water, sewage fees due to COVID-19
WELLINGTON NORTH – Township council has denied a request from a property owner in Arthur who wanted water and sewer fees waived due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 assessment centre to move from Mount Forest to Fergus
FERGUS – On Aug. 31 the old Groves hospital in Fergus will become the new COVID-19 assessment centre in Wellington County and the centre in Mount Forest will close.
Pen pal project strives to connect people through letter writing
FERGUS – Being able to work and connect with people virtually has been a boon to those with a little computer savvy, but a trial for those without.
Local man collects trash to help clean up parks, ditches
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A local resident has recently made it his goal to clean up trash around Centre Wellington.
Mapleton approves electronic meeting participation but balks at allowing proxy voting for councillors
DRAYTON – Mapleton council has altered its procedural bylaw to allow council to meet via an…
Second Downtown Mount Forest Sidewalk Sale Shopping Saturday held Aug. 22
Street closed – The second Downtown Mount Forest Sidewalk Sale Shopping Saturday was held on…
Business transforms client appreciation day into fundraiser
FERGUS – Local businessman and entrepreneur Rowan McLean saw an opportunity to give back to…
Harriston-Minto Fair may be cancelled, but the bale sculpture tradition is not
Fair cancelled – Bale sculptures to promote the Harriston-Minto Fall Fair are a long-standing…
Poll: One in five Canadians making little to no effort to stop virus spread
CANADA – Canadians enter their sixth month of the COVID-19 pandemic with the lived experience…
Guelph Humane Society postpones gala
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) has made the difficult decision to postpone its 2020…