ABOYNE – The Centre Wellington Community Foundation (CWCF) held an update and project grants event at the Aboyne Hall in the Wellington County Museum and Archives on June 20, announcing the foundation’s grant recipients.
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Drayton water tower tank elevation set for June 30
DRAYTON - The new Drayton water tower tank will be lifted into place, subject to weather conditions, on June 30.
Outdoor classroom dedicated in memory of former Eramosa Public School teacher
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – An outdoor classroom has been dedicated in memory of a former Eramosa Public School teacher, Darlene Shaw, who school officials referred to as the “fairy godmother” of the school.
New COVID-19 outbreak declared as cases remain steady
WELLINGTON COUNTY – There are 94 confirmed active cases of COVID-19 throughout the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health region as of June 22, up slightly from 88 a week ago.
Fourth Grove youth hub opens in Guelph on U of G campus
GUELPH – The Grove Guelph Wellington opened its fourth youth wellness hub on June 21 – this one on the University of Guelph campus, but it’s there to serve all youth in the city, not just university students.
Advisory committee presents plans for Indigenous Gathering Circle
ABOYNE - Wellington County's Indigenous Advisory Committee made plans for an Indigenous Gathering Circle at the Wellington Place campus public for the first time in an online presentation on June 20.
Old Groves hospital likely to be demolished
ELORA – Groves Memorial Community Hospital CEO Angela Stanley said the province will stop paying for the former hospital site in Fergus - now called Legacy Groves - by fiscal year-end in March 2023.
Weiner dog race to be held at Grand River Raceway
ELORA – The Weiner Dog Race will return to the Grand River Raceway (GRR) on July 15.
Police beat: Record checks go online
ORILLIA – The OPP has moved record checks online.
Man robbed business with handgun: Guelph Police
GUELPH – Police here are investigating after a south-end business was robbed on June 20 by a man…
Over 40 charges laid in commercial vehicle blitz
GUELPH – A total of 42 charges were issued during a commercial vehicle safety blitz here on June 16, including the driver of one large truck who was taken off the road for three days for having alcohol in his system.
Waste sites closed for staff training on June 29
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The County of Wellington solid waste services division is advising the public that all county waste facilities will be closed on June 29 for staff training.
Ribbon cutting ceremony held for Furever Country Grooming
DRAYTON – Furever Country Grooming held a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 17. From left: …
UGDSB to launch Student Census this fall
GUELPH – This fall, the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is launching the “UGDSB Counts Student Census.”
EWFHT offers free virtual workshops
ERIN – The East Wellington Family Health Team is offering a couple of free virtual workshops:…