WELLINGTON COUNTY – Healthcare workers in Ontario are running on empty and are on the brink of burnout, states a new report published in New Solutions: A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy.
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Guelph woman set to hand-cycle 210km to raise funds for cancer patient needs
WELLINGTON COUNTY – After surviving an 80-foot fall and 21 sessions of chemotherapy, Guelph resident Cyndy McLean is determined to tell her story and make a difference for cancer patients.
Annual Walk for Parkinson’s fundraiser returns to Fergus
FERGUS – On Sept. 7 and 8 communities across southern Ontario, including Fergus, will come together for the Walk for Parkinson’s.
‘Amazing Race Canada’ episode features challenges in Elora, Aboyne, Fergus, Guelph
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Now in its 10th season, a recent episode of The Amazing Race Canada featured Elora, Aboyne, Fergus and Guelph.
Council approves $450,000 road for new school
DRAYTON – Mapleton council has agreed to provide funding of up to $450,000 for a road connecting Conestoga Drive to Green Street in Drayton.
Rockwood retail development progressing ‘slowly but surely’
BRUCEDALE – Though the development has been on hold for several years, plans for a new grocery store in Rockwood may still be in the works.
Family corn maze honours community of Ariss
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – What started as a “hobby farm” could possibly put the Ariss community on the map – literally.
Expanded CW Family Fun Day set for Sept. 1
ELORA – The Centre Wellington Black Committee is holding its third annual CW Family Fun Day on Sept. 1 in Bissell Park – a milestone organizers can’t quite believe is happening.
Worker retention an ongoing issue for local employers
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local employers are facing challenges retaining workers in the face of increased cost of living and lack of opportunity for professional growth. These are some of the findings from a survey released by the Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin earlier this year
Speed humps coming to Conservation Road, Rockwood’s MacLennan Street in September
BRUCEDALE – By the end of September, drivers on two Guelph/Eramosa roads can expect to encounter speed humps.
Split the Pot Lottery exceeds $1 million in sales in eight days
ONTARIO – Split the Pot Lottery is thrilled to announce the phenomenal support for its latest lottery program, achieving exceptional results in just eight days after launching on Aug. 7.
Town releases statement regarding a malfunctioning sediment bag, ‘poses no threat;’ officials state
ERIN – Town officials stated a “malfunctioning” sediment control dewatering bag poses “no risk” to the environment.
Police beat: Four-hundred feet of wiring stolen from Erin barns
ERIN – Police are looking for help to identify person(s) who stole electrical wiring from barns.
Girls U15 Centre Wellington Riverhawks bring home the gold
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Girls U15 Centre Wellington Riverhawks team went undefeated at the OLA Lacrosse Festival Aug. 2 to 4, bringing home gold in the U15 ‘B’ Division.
Elementary registration day is Aug. 27
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board’s (UGDSB) elementary registration day is Aug. 27 from 1 to 4pm at all UGDSB elementary schools.