WELLINGTON COUNTY – Participation in the county library's summer reading program has increased dramatically following a decline in 2020-21.
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Puslinch Santa Claus Parade back on the road Nov. 27
ABERFOYLE – Puslinch residents can look forward to the return of a traditional Santa Claus Parade next month. The Optimist Club of Puslinch announced on Oct. 13 that it will "celebrate 27 years of bringing Santa to the kids of Puslinch" with a parade in Aberfoyle on Nov. 27 at 2pm.
Before-and-after-school programs at Maryborough PS on brink of cancellation
MAPLETON – Barring a last-minute influx of participants, the township will soon wind down its before-and-after-school care program at Maryborough Public School in Moorefield.
Mapleton council endorses report on employee attraction, retention
MAPLETON – Council here has endorsed a staff report recommending the township develop an “updated work culture,” by enhancing benefits and working conditions, to attract and retain employees.
Hockey tournament to benefit local family on organ transplant journey
WELLINGTON NORTH – A hockey tournament at the Palmerston Arena on Nov. 5 will raise money for Ken and Carolyn Brubacher as their 12-year-old son Trevor awaits a kidney transplant.
Ontarians aged 12 and up now eligible for COVID-19 bivalent booster shot
TORONTO – Ontarians aged 12 and up will be eligible for a bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster dose starting on Oct. 17. The province made the announcement on Oct. 13, following Health Canada's approval of the Pfizer bivalent vaccine on Oct. 7.
Chong holds onto critic post; Nater replaced in shadow cabinet
WELLINGTON COUNTY – One of Wellington County’s two Members of Parliament has retained his position in Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s new shadow cabinet, while the other has been replaced.
Construction begins on interchange on Highway 6/Hanlon Expressway
GUELPH – Construction is set to begin this fall on the Highway 6/Hanlon Expressway Midblock Exchange, a new interchange on the expressway portion of Highway 6.
Halloween Haunt happening in Harriston
HARRISTON – Downtown Harriston will soon be haunted with spooky games, ‘fang-tastic’ food trucks, and tricks and treats for all ages at various businesses.
Erin Fall Fair returns for 172nd year
ERIN - The Erin Fall Fair returned over the Thanksgiving long weekend for its 172nd year, bringing with it a return to normalcy.
Wellington County celebrating Ontario Public Library Week, Oct. 16 to 22
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local residents are being urged to celebrate Ontario Public Library Week at Wellington County library branches.
Three area churches combine to form new Hope Springs United
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Hope Springs United Church launches on Nov. 1.
Cuts could be coming to WDGPH’s Healthy Babies Healthy Children program
GUELPH – The Healthy Babies Healthy Children program could be in jeopardy. The Board of Health of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health heard on Oct. 5 that funding has not kept pace with the growing cost of delivering the program or the demand.
Taxes, gravel pits, growth, gravel roads addressed at Puslinch all-candidates meeting
PUSLINCH – Council hopefuls painted their vision of Puslinch Township at a meet-the-candidates meeting on Oct. 5 hosted by the Optimist Club of Puslinch.
COVID-19 cases down, hospitalizations up slightly across WDGPH region
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health region are down slightly this week, while hospitalizations are up slightly. And public health officials say two-thirds of area residents are still not up-to-date with vaccinations.