News

WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is reporting 333 confirmed active cases of COVID-19 throughout the health region as of May 10. As of May 8, there were 29 people hospitalized with the virus.

PALMERSTON – With hundreds of fights under his gloves over decades of competitive hockey at various levels, Palmerston 81’s forward Corey Allen could certainly be considered an ice warrior. He’s now set to compete in Ice Wars International’s King of the Rink competition.

GUELPH – Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) officials are reviewing the province's de-streaming of Grade 9 math, but say it's too soon to determine the impacts after just one semester.

HARRISTON – After a two-year hiatus, The Minto Arts Council is hosting a live music event, the latest in the council’s Basement Café series.

GEORGETOWN - Janice Foot tried the HANDLE method with her autistic son and how offers the treatment to others.

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The rehabilitation of Marden Creek Bridge and asphalt resurfacing on Wellington Road 7 between Highway 6 and Wellington Road 51 are set to begin construction on May 9.

PUSLINCH – Puslinch council is requesting that CBM cease aggregate extraction on pond C at the Roszell Pit until the company resolves ongoing issues at the site. The pit is located on Roszell Road near Concession 4 in the township.

CENTRE WELLINGTON – Over three days, Friends of the Grand River volunteers restocked a 27km stretch of the Grand River through Centre Wellington with 33,000 brown trout to bolster a recent population decline and ensure the future of a rich ecosystem.

WELLINGTON NORTH – Police are seeking help to identify the person(s) responsible for leaving a suspicious package at a home here. On May 5 at about 11:15pm, Wellington County OPP officers responded to a mischief complaint at a residence on Concession 9, west of Kenilworth.

MINTO – Deputy mayor Dave Turton has thrown his hat into the ring to be the next mayor of the Town of Minto. Turton filed his nomination papers for the position on May 2.

HARRISTON – Ground was broken here on May 5 for a 1,150-square-foot addition to the Harriston Lions Community Medical Centre.

ELORA – The Wellington branch of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario is hosting an ‘open mic’ conversation with citizens and local candidates running for office in the June 2 provincial election.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two years into the pandemic, nurses are continuing to demonstrate their resilience and ability to take on any challenges thrown their way. 

WELLINGTON COUNTY - County council has green-lit three county road rehabilitation projects for the 2022 construction season.