GUELPH – While COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are down, the World Health Organization has not declared the pandemic over, and local residents should use caution this summer, says the local medical officer of health.
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Kitchener man charged in hit-and-run that injured cyclist
WELLINGTON NORTH – Police have charged a Kitchener man in connection with a hit and run last week that left a teen cyclist with serious injuries.
Wellington OPP now accepting applications for youth advisory committee
GUELPH – Applications are now being accepted for the Wellington County OPP’s youth advisory committee.
Town finalizes agreement for sale of industrial land
HARRISTON – The Town of Minto has finalized an agreement to sell 1.2 acres of land in the Harriston Industrial Park.
Rockwood Farmers’ Market kicks off season with food truck, new vendors
ROCKWOOD – The market, which kicked-off on June 8, will run every Wednesday from 4 to 7pm until Oct. 5 at Rockmosa Park.
Police looking to identify man who entered home
ROCKWOOD – Police are looking for help to identify a man that entered a home here while the owner was outside.
Council endorses draft plan of subdivision for Clair Ridges development
PALMERSTON – Minto council has endorsed a draft plan of subdivision for the Clair Ridges development here and is recommending approval to the County of Wellington.
Cox Construction awarded $3.47-million contract for road renewal project
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington County council has awarded Cox Construction with a tax-in $3.47 million roadwork contract to renew six kilometres of Wellington Road 22.
Minto council set to return to in-person meetings
MINTO – Council here will return to meeting in-person for its next regular session on June 21. Mayor George Bridge noted the change during the June 7 meeting, held via video conference.
Elora Community Theatre celebrates 50 years this fall
ELORA – Elora Community Theatre (ECT) is celebrating 50 continuous years of creating theatre this fall.
New pathway at Elora Centre for the Arts all about connections
ELORA – The Elora Centre for the Arts is ready to send you down the garden path now that their pathways project is complete.
Council members voice support for Minto Pride
MINTO – Mayor George Bridge and several members of town council have spoken out against recent vandalism of decorations installed by the Minto Pride committee.
Davidson acclaimed to Federation of Canadian Municipalities board
REGINA - Wellington County councillor and Mapleton Mayor Gregg Davidson was acclaimed to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) board of directors for the 2022-23 term at the annual FCM Conference which ran from June 2 to 5. Davidson is one of 16 members representing the Ontario Caucus.
County approves continued tax rebate for low-income seniors and persons with a disability
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county has approved a tax rebate for low-income seniors who are at least 65 years-old, as well as low-income persons who have a disability.
Local hospitals extending mask mandate
WELLINGTON COUNTY – While the province's mask mandate for hospitals ends this weekend, local hospitals will still require face coverings for everyone entering the buildings.