TORONTO – Ontario Premier Doug Ford drew a line on Feb. 11, declaring a provincial state of emergency and pleading to protesters gathered in Ottawa and at critical Canadian border crossings to leave.
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WCDSB hopes to introduce international education program for 2022-23 school year
GUELPH – If all goes well, starting next school year, the Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) will be offering an international education program.
Mapleton day camps to offer extended hours
MAPLETON – The township’s recreation department is extending the hours of its day camp program to accommodate working families.
Wondering what to do on Family Day? How about human bowling? Or a giant slingshot?
PUSLINCH - The Optimist Club of Puslinch has organized another Family Winter Day Classic for Feb. 21 from 1 to 4pm at the Optimist Rink and outside the Puslinch Community Centre in Aberfoyle.
Building a canoe changed everything for Indigenous Centre Wellington student
CENTRE WELLINGTON – An experience building a canoe in traditional Indigenous ways has led a Centre Wellington District High School student to appreciate her Indigenous heritage and take on social justice projects at the school.
Mayor acknowledges township’s history during Black Heritage Month
MAPLETON – February is Black Heritage Month and Mayor Gregg Davidson acknowledged the township’s history as a destination for black settlers at the Feb. 8 council meeting.
Catholic school board receives $2.1 million in funding for childcare centre in Guelph
GUELPH – In order to meet the needs of the community, the Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) is receiving $2.1 million in funding for new a childcare centre in Guelph.
Love over hate: The harrowing story of Dale Wideman and the battle between light and darkness in Haiti
WELLINGTON COUNTY - A story of captivity, faith and a daring escape, Dale Wideman shares his experience as a hostage in Haiti and the freedom of forgiveness.
Wellington North joins municipalities calling for insurance reform
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here recently backed an Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) paper addressed to Ontario Attorney General Doug Downey in 2019, taking issue with how municipalities are tapped for reward payments in lawsuits involving liability.
New book reveals secrets of Drew House, stories of past owners
ELORA – For nearly 170 years, Elora’s Drew House has made its mark on the people that have resided there.
Puslinch council passes 2022 budget with 3.8% tax increase
PUSLINCH – Puslinch ratepayers will see a 3.83 per cent increase to the municipal portion of their property taxes in 2022, which for a home assessed at $600,000 works out to an additional $40 a year.
Davidson calls for county to consider use of automated speed enforcement
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Mapleton Mayor Gregg Davidson wants the county to study the idea of automated speed enforcement (ASE).
Long-term care homes to receive additional staffing from pool of internationally educated nurses
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Long-term care homes in the county experiencing staffing shortages are expected to receive additional staffing support from the province.
Egg Farmers of Ontario support The Grove with $150,000 donation to new hubs
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Egg Farmers of Ontario has donated $150,000 over five years to The Grove youth hubs in Guelph and Wellington County.
$6.4 million in federal cash to flow to Grace Gardens project
GUELPH – A $6.4 million contribution from the federal government will facilitate the conversion of a former Guelph motel into affordable housing space.