HARRISTON – Harriston Rising is celebrating all things sweet, merry and bright, with two festive events for local residents this holiday season.
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Two people charged with theft, assault with a weapon
WELLINGTON NORTH – Two people have been charged in an incident here involving the theft of a vehicle and assault of its owner.
OFA combing through Mapleton finances for cost-of-services study
MAPLETON - The Ontario Federation of Agriculture’s (OFA) Cost of Community Services Study for Mapleton is wrapping up this month.
WDGPH ready for paediatric vaccine, booster shots – but Omicron a ‘wild card’
GUELPH – The Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) board heard a lot about COVID-19 at its Dec. 1 meeting: vaccines for children aged five to 11, booster vaccines, and the new Omicron variant that’s throwing a monkey wrench into plans.
Vigil marking Montreal Massacre to take place in Guelph on Dec. 6
GUELPH - Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis will be hosting a community femicide vigil on Dec. 6 at 6:30pm at Marianne’s Park.
Documentation of 153rd Wellington Battalion Colours highlighted at county council
GUELPH - A Wellington County Museum and Archives initiative to document the 153rd Wellington Battalion Great War Colours was highlighted at the Nov. 25 meeting of county council.
Senator pushes for nationwide Food Day Canada honouring Anita Stewart, producers
OTTAWA – Senator Rob Black is pushing to pass a bill that would officially recognize Food Day on a national scale, while also carrying on the legacy of Canadian food champion Anita Stewart.
COVID-19 in schools, daycare centres: the latest count
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As of Dec. 3, there are 20 active cases of COVID-19 reported at schools across the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region.
Winterizing farm machinery can go a long way to avoiding spring downtime
WELLINGTON COUNTY - As the final passes are made through Wellington County’s agricultural fields, closing out a soggy growing season, it will soon be time for growers to think about winterizing farm equipment.
Province expands booster shot eligibility to those aged 50 and over
TORONTO - Ontarians aged 50 and over can begin scheduling third dose COVID-19 vaccinations on Dec. 13. Appointments can be booked at least six months after their second dose.
Minto draft budget projects $4.4 million in capital spending in 2022
MINTO – The Town of Minto will spend just under $4.4 million on capital projects in 2022 if council approves the current budget draft. “Public works, that’s where the majority of it is,” said treasurer Gord Duff.
Township issues demolition permit to BlueTriton
ELORA – Centre Wellington Township has issued a demolition permit to BlueTriton Brands, allowing the water bottling company to take down a derelict structure on its property at 7334 Middlebrook Road, the site of a proposed well.
Town of Minto among top participants in national Culture Days ranking
MINTO - The Town of Minto has made the Culture Days 2021 listing of top participating communities.
Andersons Community Christmas dinner returns to original format
PALMERSTON – The Andersons 6th Annual Community Christmas Dinner will return to its…
Commuter Bus continues to see decline in ridership
CENTRE WELLINGTON – After over 30 years of service, the Commuter Bus is facing termination due to a lack of ridership.