GUELPH - If anyone can say how residents of Guelph and Wellington County have been managing this past year, it’s Sarah Haanstra.
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‘It’s ruining all of our lives’: COVID-19 long haulers still dealing with impacts of virus
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Jackie Loree wakes up every day wondering when her COVID-19 symptoms will subside. She’s been dealing with chest pain, shortness of breath and fatigue for a year now.
Wellington County council costs lower in 2020
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wages, benefits and expenses paid to the 16 members of Wellington County council totalled $928,962 in 2020, down about $50,788 from 2019.
Local economy in recovery mode after year of turbulence
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As the entire country rolled into lockdown mode to protect against an unprecedented new health threat in March of 2020, municipal politicians and staff in Wellington County had to consider action to protect all elements of the community.
Police beat: Fergus man charged after false report of car theft
WATERLOO – A Fergus man is facing several charges, including impaired driving and child abandonment, after he falsely reported to police his vehicle was stolen with his child inside.
Wellington County designated regional fire training centre
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The County of Wellington has been designated as a regional fire training centre by the Ontario government. Fire training officer Charles Hamilton said the change won’t be drastic, as some training was already being offered on a county-wide basis.
Town saves over $15,000 as pandemic reduces council travel
MINTO – The cost of paying local politicians in Minto decreased by more than $17,000 last year. The report, an annual requirement under the Municipal Act, shows salary and expenses paid to members of Minto council between Dec. 1, 2019 and Nov. 30, 2020 totalled $148,770.
Calls to support lines surge as pandemic continues to take toll on mental health
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Experts say Canadians’ mental health has been put to the test, with stress, anxiety and depression at all-time highs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. John Stickney retiring from Groves hospital after 43 years
ABOYNE - After 43 years of hard work and dedication to his staff and patients at Groves Memorial Community Hospital (GMCH), Dr. John Stickney is retiring.
Water Watchers to participate in North America-wide protest
GUELPH - Wellington Water Watchers (WWW) will join communities from Maine, California, Michigan, Colorado, and Florida in an online protest, calling on regulatory agencies and legislators to closely examine Nestle´s sale of its North American operations to a private equity firm.
BBBSCW raises $50,000 at ‘Big Night In’ virtual gala
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington (BBBSCW) raised $50,000 at its virtual gala, called the Big Night In, on March 13.
County reopening EarlyOn Centres next week for first time in a year
WELLINGTON COUNTY – EarlyON Centres in Drayton, Erin and Mount Forest will be among those opening next week for the first time in a year. Five facilities in total will reopen on March 22.
Pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic held at the PMD Arena on March 16
Vaccination in Mapleton – A pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic was held at the PMD Arena in…
Jake’s Take: Video and Editing Services puts families, businesses in the picture
MINTO – Harriston native Jake Bieman recently opened a new business here, offering video and editing services for both business and personal needs.
Local man finds Ford Model TT a great fix-it-up project
GUELPH-ERAMOSA - Scott McLaren likes a puzzle. Part engineer and part “MacGyver,” McLaren likes to tinker and figure out what is needed to get things working again.