GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A recent tender for a culvert project here has highlighted greater concern for remaining within budget as material costs continue to rise with inflation.
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Report: older adults dealing with increased barriers due to pandemic
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A new Vital Focus report details how older adults have been impacted by COVID-19, as the pandemic reaches the two-year mark.
Centre Wellington Remedy Rx pharmacy held a re-opening ceremony after extensive renovations
Re-opening ceremony – Centre Wellington Remedy Rx pharmacy held a re-opening ceremony after…
OFA Viewpoint: The importance of ensuring accuracy of assets when renewing farm insurance
Farming is regularly influenced and impacted by adverse conditions and unique situations.
Police beat: Drug bust, charges
Drug bust, charges FERGUS – Two Centre Wellington residents have been charged following a drug…
Guelph man arrested after pellet gun shot at police
GUELPH – A Guelph male faces assault and weapons charges after a pellet gun was fired at officers…
Chong won’t seek Conservative leadership
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In a statement posted to social media on March 11, Wellington-Halton Hills MP Michael Chong announced he would not seek the Conservative leadership following the ouster of former party leader Erin O’Toole.
Wellington County named 2021 Leader in Sustainability
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The County of Wellington has been named as a 2021 Leader in Sustainability by Call2Recycle Canada Inc.
Ontario seeks Naloxone kit mandate in high-risk workplaces
TORONTO — The provincial government introduced the Working for Workers Act II that, if passed, would require workplaces – such as construction sites, bars and nightclubs – employing those at risk of opioid overdoses to have naloxone kits handy.
Four local ringette players to compete in Canadian Ringette Championships in Calgary
Champions – On March 5 and 6, four of the Elora Fergus Ringette Association’s athletes won…
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations decline in WDGPH region
WELLINGTON COUNTY – There were 11 persons testing positive for COVID-19 while hospitalized as of March 13. As of March 15, there were 259 known active cases of COVID-19 in the region.
Projected Arthur growth would surpass wastewater capacity
WELLINGTON NORTH – Even with a second upgrade to Arthur’s wastewater treatment plant, there may not be enough capacity to handle projected future growth in the village, according to a recent development update provided to council.
Return of Alma Optimist Toy Show and Sale a success
ALMA – Following a two-year hiatus, the return of the Alma Optimist Toy Show and Sale on March 13 was a resounding success, with funds raised going to support community organizations.
Teachers’ unions say it’s premature to end mask mandate in schools on March 21
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local teachers' unions are criticizing the province's plan to end mask mandates after March break, saying it is premature, rushed and ties the hands of local school boards.
Minto CAO moving on to post with Bruce County
MINTO – CAO Derrick Thomson is leaving the Town of Minto to accept a new post with the County of Bruce. On March 14 the town announced plans to begin recruitment for a new chief administrative officer as Thomson announced his departure. His appointment as CAO for Bruce County is effective April 18.