PALMERSTON - Volunteeers from the Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron have been working together to pick up discarded masks at parks in the area.
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Harriston Rising hosts tie dye nights out
HARRISTON - Harriston Rising is hosting two events centred around tie dying on Aug. 3 and 5.
Erin council considering a more present agritourism identity
ERIN – In order to support local innovation in the agricultural sector, council here is looking at amending a bylaw that would allow for a more present agritourism identity in the town.
Province funding Highway 6 resurfacing projects
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The province’s transportation ministry is funding two road rehabilitation projects within Wellington County as part of its Ontario Highways Program announced on July 21.
Town of Erin sees large increase in grass fires
ERIN – Council here received the second quarterly fire and emergency services report which revealed a large increase in grass fires around the town.
Victims of human trafficking come from local communities: Crime Stoppers coordinator
MAPLETON – Signs of human trafficking may not be visible on the streets of Wellington County towns and villages, but the victims are coming from local communities and awareness is essential to prevention.
Traffic light installation to begin Aug. 3
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Work is expected to begin Aug. 3 on installation of traffic signals at two intersections here.
Pearle Hospitality withdraws zoning amendment application on Elora South development
ELORA - Pearle Hospitality has withdrawn its zoning amendment application for the Elora South development and for now will focus on construction of the already approved five-storey condominium building.
Public health vaccination clinics to close beginning August 6
WELLINGTON COUNTY - With vaccination rates on the rise in Wellington, Dufferin and Guelph, the local health unit will be closing its mass vaccination clinics beginning August 6.
Federal funding allows for more staffing of local mental health crisis lines
GUELPH - Compass Community Services and Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington received a collective $400,000 in federal funds, supporting phone-in mental health services.
Mapleton agrees to cooperate with OFA in cost of community services study
MAPLETON – The township has agreed to participate in a cost of community services study in cooperation with the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA). Council agreed to participate in the study, if selected, following a presentation from OFA officials at the July 13 council meeting.
Industry Day returns to ‘historic feel’ on Aug. 2
ELORA – The Grand River Raceway will once again welcome spectators at its signature events on Industry Day next month.
Recreation programs ramping up in Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON – As the province enters Stage 3 of reopening, Centre Wellington is getting ready to play again.
Trillium Foundation grant keeps doors open at Belwood Lodge and Camp
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Funds from the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Resilient Communities Fund are streaming into Wellington County organizations.
Ear to the Groundwater Tour continues at Millcreek Pit in Puslinch
PUSLINCH – Day five of the second leg of the Ear to the Groundwater Tour highlighted opposition to operations at the Millcreek Pit, located on the border of Puslinch and Cambridge.