OSPRINGE – For the second time in two weeks, Knox Presbyterian Church in Ospringe has been robbed and ransacked.
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County recognized by public health for pandemic support
GUELPH – The region’s top doctor has praised the County of Wellington for the municipality’s “incredible contribution to fighting the unprecedented threat of COVID-19.”
Town of Erin awards two wastewater plant contracts totalling over $52 million
ERIN – Council here has awarded two more contracts for the much-anticipated wastewater treatment plant, totalling over $52 million for the combined projects.
Wellington County on track to post surplus for fiscal year
GUELPH – The County of Wellington is on track to record a budget surplus between $1.1 million and $1.75 million for 2022.
Committee recommends spending $350,000 to address Arthur community centre roof repairs
WELLINGTON NORTH - Wellington North's Recreation, Parks and Leisure Committee is recommending council approve $350,000 to address Arthur and Area Community Centre roof repairs before problems, identified in a 2019 report, worsen.
WDGPH reporting weekly increases in active COVID-19 cases
WELLINGTON COUNTY - COVID-19 cases continue rising in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region.
Compliance audit committee members reappointed by Wellington North council
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Jim McQueen, Wesley Snarr, Douglas Auld, and Joseph Servos were all reappointed by Wellington North council to a joint committee audit committee for the 2022-26 term of council.
Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy here to ‘create generational change’
WATERLOO – Looking to provide youth with an opportunity to hone their skills and develop a deeper connection to the arts, the Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy is now underway with its Summer Program and Speaker Series.
County interested in purchasing Guelph properties from Catholic school board
GUELPH – The County of Wellington is interested in purchasing three properties here from the Wellington Catholic District School Board.
Supply shortages challenge county’s replacement of high-mile courier van
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington County's library courier van travels around 260 km moving books across the county’s 14 library branches each weekday. The ageing van needs to be replaced, but the county found that task would be no simple feat.
TNT Fishing Lures wins PitchIt! Minto 2022 business plan competition
MINTO - TNT Fishing Lures is the winner of the 10th annual PitchIt Minto Business Plan Competition.
Harriston-Minto fair ambassador competition set for July 8
HARRISTON - The 2022 Harriston-Minto Ambassador of the Fair Competition will feature six competitors for the junior ambassador title and one in the senior category.
Lion Roy Grant playground reopens following accessibility improvements
MOUNT FOREST - The Lion Roy Grant playground has reopened as of July 5, following accessibility improvement work closing the playground for a little over two weeks.
Danby Appliances celebrates 75 years in business
GUELPH - Danby Appliances celebrated its 75th anniversary on July 5 by giving away $75,000 to humanitarian organizations chosen by its employees.
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee recognized at Wellington County council meeting
GUELPH – The Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth the Second was recognized at the June 30 Wellington County council meeting.