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Wednesday, January 27, 2021 | Vol 54 Issue 03

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Business

New landscaping business to open in Guelph-Eramosa

Submitted October 8, 2020Business

New business – Creative Landscape Depot is coming to Guelph-Eramosa. The depot is a…

Local auto dealership makes multi-year pledge to area hospitals

Mike Wilson October 5, 2020Business, Community News, News

LISTOWEL – What was expected to be a run of the mill cheque presentation to two local hospitals was, in fact, something much greater.

Nine Rhyze Ventures Pitch finalists announced

Submitted September 30, 2020Business, News

GUELPH – Innovation Guelph’s first cohort of Rhyze Ventures programming culminates in a public…

Province announces new restrictions on bars, restaurants, strip clubs

Mike Wilson September 25, 2020Business, COVID-19, News

TORONTO – After witnessing a steady rise in the number of COVID-19 cases across Ontario, the provincial government has announced new restrictions for restaurants, bars and strip clubs.

Council allows Rockwood Foodland to keep its storage containers on site for three years

Joanne Shuttleworth September 25, 2020Business, News

ROCKWOOD – The Township of Guelph-Eramosa is giving the Foodland grocery store in Rockwood three years to find a solution to the unsightly cluster of shipping containers and outdoor storage on its property.

Dufferin Aggregates granted two-week extension for alternative haul route, extended hours

Jaime Myslik September 18, 2020Business, News

PUSLINCH – Dufferin Aggregates has been granted a two-week extension of a temporary agreement for extended hours and an alternative haul route through Morriston during roundabout construction at Wellington Roads 46 (Brock Road) and 34.

Development charges set to increase in Erin

Joanne Shuttleworth September 17, 2020Business, News

ERIN – Development charges are set to rise significantly in Erin if a proposed increase is passed by town council.

Series of Makers Markets planned in Minto this fall

Patrick Raftis September 10, 2020Business, Community News, News

MINTO – A newly-formed Minto Makers’ Market committee is hosting a series of markets help promote local “homepreneurs” (home-based businesses).

Elements Casino in Elora to open Sept. 28

Joanne Shuttleworth September 10, 2020Business, COVID-19, News

ELORA – Elements Casino Grand River is reopening on Sept. 28. But it will be slot machines only in the beginning, and other table games and amenities like food and beverage services will not be open. As well, admission is limited to 50 guests at a time.

Mapleton council rejects zoning change for bulk propane depot in Alma

Patrick Raftis September 9, 2020Business, Community News, News

ALMA – Citing strong community opposition, Mapleton council has turned down a request for a zoning change that would have allowed an underground bulk propane storage facility at the Core Fuels property here.

Nervous about returning to work? There’s a tool kit for that

Joanne Shuttleworth September 3, 2020Business, COVID-19, News

GUELPH – For anyone nervous or anxious about returning to their workplace, the Canadian Mental Health Association has prepared a tool kit to help employees navigate their fears and help employers create transition plans and policies so everyone can feel safe, confident and productive.

Nestlé-to-Ice River Springs sale falls through

Advertiser Staff September 3, 2020Business, News

NORTH YORK - The sale of the Nestlé Pure Life water bottling business to Ice River Springs has fallen through.

Guelph, Wellington and partners unveil initiatives to support economic recovery

Joanne Shuttleworth September 3, 2020Business, COVID-19, News

GUELPH – Last year Guelph and Wellington County won the Smart Cities Challenge for their Our Food Future project that came with a $10-million prize and immediately the groups started working on a plan.

80th anniversary celebration – Wellington Motors

Submitted September 3, 2020Business, News

80th anniversary celebration - Wellington Motors celebrated its 80th year in business on Aug 27.

Brighten Up Toys and Games held its official ribbon cutting on Aug. 29.

Submitted September 3, 2020Business, News

Brighten Up Toys and Games held its official ribbon cutting on Aug. 29

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Public health reporting 149 COVID-19 cases over weekend

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health is reporting 149 new COVID-19 cases in the region over the weekend (Jan. 22 to 24) and the 15th COVID-related death in Wellington County.

Elora Mill named number one spa destination in Canada

ELORA MILL – The Elora Mill Hotel and Spa has been named the number one spa and wellness destination in Canada – and number two in North America.

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Public health reporting 149 COVID-19 cases over weekend

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health is reporting 149 new COVID-19 cases in the region over the weekend (Jan. 22 to 24) and the 15th COVID-related death in Wellington County.

Erin Snowman earns name Braveheart

Braveheart and friends – Following a fresh snowfall, Erin resident Jen Edwards built a cheerful…

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Michelle Hanson trial moved to Guelph

ORANGEVILLE - Michelle Hanson, the mother charged in the death of her three-year-old son Kaden Young, will have her criminal trial held in a Guelph courtroom in March. 

Grand Valley Polar Bear Dip set for Jan. 1

GRAND VALLEY - Take the plunge in Grand Valley to celebrate the new year and support the local food bank.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

St. James Social Justice Club plans mental health events this week

GUELPH – The St. James Catholic High School Social Justice Club has turned its focus on providing the St. James community with support to help boost mental health and wellbeing.

Public health reporting 149 COVID-19 cases over weekend

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health is reporting 149 new COVID-19 cases in the region over the weekend (Jan. 22 to 24) and the 15th COVID-related death in Wellington County.

See all Guelph area articles.

Public health reporting 149 COVID-19 cases over weekend

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health is reporting 149 new COVID-19 cases in the region over the weekend (Jan. 22 to 24) and the 15th COVID-related death in Wellington County.

OPP: officers will not arbitrarily stop people to enforce stay-at-home order

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The OPP's strategy for enforcing the province's stay-at-home order will focus on businesses and restaurants, public complaints and outdoor gatherings.

See all Guelph-Eramosa area articles.

Public health reporting 149 COVID-19 cases over weekend

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health is reporting 149 new COVID-19 cases in the region over the weekend (Jan. 22 to 24) and the 15th COVID-related death in Wellington County.

Mapleton council meetings now on YouTube

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Township of Mapleton announced on Jan. 15 that council meetings are now being recorded and uploaded to the township’s YouTube account after each meeting.

See all Mapleton area articles.

North Wellington long-term care facilities receive provincial COVID-19 funding

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The province is providing $424,000 in funding to help long-term care homes in northern Wellington cope with the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Public health reporting 149 COVID-19 cases over weekend

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health is reporting 149 new COVID-19 cases in the region over the weekend (Jan. 22 to 24) and the 15th COVID-related death in Wellington County.

See all Minto area articles.

Public health reporting 149 COVID-19 cases over weekend

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health is reporting 149 new COVID-19 cases in the region over the weekend (Jan. 22 to 24) and the 15th COVID-related death in Wellington County.

Guelph-Wellington paramedics helping with COVID-19 vaccinations

WELLINGTON COUNTY –Local paramedics are helping to administer COVID-19 vaccines to recipients across the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region.

See all Orangeville area articles.

Puslinch hopes to reduce tax increase from 5.75 to 0.93%

ABERFOYLE – After presenting a draft budget on Nov. 25 showing a tax increase of 5.75%, Puslinch Township staff has whittled that down to a 0.93% increase for single family homes, farms, commercial and industrial properties in the municipality.

Public health reporting 149 COVID-19 cases over weekend

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health is reporting 149 new COVID-19 cases in the region over the weekend (Jan. 22 to 24) and the 15th COVID-related death in Wellington County.

See all Puslinch area articles.

More long-term care facilities receive second-wave COVID funding

WELLINGTON COUNTY –The province is providing $813,600 in funding to help long-term care homes in the county cope with the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Province extends state of emergency to Feb. 9

TORONTO – The Ontario government has extended the current state of emergency until Feb. 9. The announcement was buried at the end of a Jan. 25 press release about adjustments to the province's vaccination plan.

See all Wellington County area articles.

North Wellington long-term care facilities receive provincial COVID-19 funding

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The province is providing $424,000 in funding to help long-term care homes in northern Wellington cope with the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Public health reporting 149 COVID-19 cases over weekend

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health is reporting 149 new COVID-19 cases in the region over the weekend (Jan. 22 to 24) and the 15th COVID-related death in Wellington County.

See all Wellington North area articles.
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Pulling quarantine pay for nurses unfair

Life is full of contradictions, they say, a bromide illustrated perhaps nowhere better than in the Ontario government’s ever-changing pandemic restrictions and responses.

A little clarity helps

Everyone has a pet peeve – or these days, a plurality of annoyances.

Please think safety when setting up photos

As the North Wellington Community News enters our second year with our expanded focus on the…

Columnists

Open Mind: Loneliness

By Angela Heeley

Loneliness is something we struggle with at the best of times. Some of us are introverted and…

Happy Birthday

By Kelly Waterhouse

I cannot tell you how old my mother, Lynda, turned on her birthday last week. It’s not that I…

General store in Hillsburgh exploded in 1880

By Stephen Thorning

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

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