QUEEN’S PARK – Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece recognized the leadership and sacrifice of staff at long-term care homes throughout his riding in a June 24 statement in the Ontario legislature.
COVID-19
Fruit and vegetable sector stands with Ontario’s plan to protect agri-food employees
GUELPH – Ontario’s fruit and vegetable growers (OFVGA) say in a June 29 announcement the…
Mount Forest Family Health Team updating policies and practices for providing services
WELLINGTON NORTH - With the move to stage two of the COVID-19 reopening in Ontario, the Mount Forest Family Health Team is updating the way it is providing services. The update also changes how people access LifeLabs services at Claire Stewart Medical Clinic.
McArthur celebrates 46th birthday social-distancing style
Happy birthday – Colin McArthur celebrated his 46th birthday on June 27 in Acton. Many…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington run Virtual Camp URU
FERGUS – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington is running their Camp URU for summer…
UGDSB offering summer supports for students with mental health needs, special education needs
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is offering a number of supports for students and families throughout the summer months.
ECT finds new home in Fergus
FERGUS - The Elora Community Theatre (ECT) is moving to the Skyline Community Hub in Fergus.
Grand Valley Santa parade cancelled
GRAND VALLEY – Even Santa Claus is vulnerable to COVID-19. On June 19 the Grand Valley and…
Blood donor event in Palmerston set for July 16
PALMERSTON – Canadian Blood Services will host a donor clinic here on July 16 from 2 to 8pm…
Camp Brebeuf seeks community donations to keep camp open
ROCKWOOD – The drive up the lane to Camp Brebeuf is inviting, with welcoming signs, a high ropes course marking the horizon, and acres and acres of nature.
Graduation must go on
GUELPH – Although schools are closed, staff at Wellington Catholic District School Board…
GRCA to offer overnight camping at parks as of July 10
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Starting next week, the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) will offer camping at six parks, including three within Wellington County.
Centre Wellington launches business recovery grant program
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township has created a new grant program to support local businesses as they face the challenges of reopening under COVID-19 restrictions.
Pandemic impacts fundraising efforts for planned BMX/Skateboard park in Arthur
WELLINGTON NORTH – The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting fundraising efforts for a planned BMX/Skatepark facility here.
Puslinch updates COVID-19 closures, openings
PUSLINCH - Township officials here have extended the closure of some buildings and amenities to Aug. 4, while announcing that bookings for baseball diamonds and soccer fields will begin at the end of July.