MAPLETON – A plan to postpone the pain of a large rate increase for water system users here was approved on Jan. 18, with some members of council expressing hope that new funding sources can be found to keep rates lower long term.
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Elora builder voids contracts; 32 buyers left without a home
ELORA – Gemini Homes Inc. has voided the contracts of 32 purchasers of homes in the South River development in Elora, leaving many scrambling for accommodation and almost all wondering how they will ever get into the housing market now.
COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to surge across Waterloo-Wellington: report
WELLINGTON COUNTY – COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to rise in the Waterloo-Wellington area. Meanwhile, the rate of staff COVID-19 absences at hospitals in Wellington County is about double the average for other hospitals in the area.
Early morning fire destroys shop near Puslinch Lake
PUSLINCH – No trailers were damaged or people injured, but a fire at McClintock Trailer Resort on Puslinch Lake destroyed a maintenance shed in the early hours of Jan. 21.
Council to reconsider colour of Drayton water tower
MAPLETON – Council here will reconsider the colour of a new water tower currently under construction in Drayton.
Wellington County engineer named president of provincial association
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County engineer Don Kudo assumed the role of president of the Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA) for the 2022 term at the organization’s annual general meeting on Jan. 20.
Zero Waste Economic Transformation Lab launched
GUELPH – Diversion of construction and demolition materials from landfill sites will be the first project tackled by a new Zero Waste Economic Transformation Lab announced today by Guelph and Wellington County officials.
Local school boards pause EQAO testing due to stress of pandemic learning
GUELPH – In response to the ongoing challenges of pandemic learning, both the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) and Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) are pausing the Grade 9 EQAO assessment until further notice.
Looking for a free lunch? Look no further than Bungalow 55 Community Luncheon
ELORA – There aren’t too many places you can get a free lunch these days, but in Elora there’s an organization that’s feeding 30 or 40 people twice a month.
UGDSB launches COVID-19 case monitoring pilot program as students return to school
GUELPH – In the absence of case reporting in schools, the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has launched its absence tracking pilot program – a program aimed at monitoring the daily rates of absenteeism in schools across the board.
Business support program in Minto encourages ‘acts of kindness’
MINTO – An initiative to encourage and promote “acts of kindness” is among several new programs launched here to help local businesses most affected by pandemic restrictions.
Ontario to ‘cautiously and gradually’ ease public health restrictions starting Jan. 31
TORONTO – Premier Doug Ford was prompt in announcing Thursday morning that COVID-19 public health measures will “cautiously and gradually” ease later this month.
Manuscript on Elora’s history carries on legacy of late historian Stephen Thorning
ELORA – The Wellington County Historical Society (WCHS) is on track to publish a manuscript of Elora’s history, one that carries on the legacy of late historian and columnist Stephen Thorning.
Local business purchases lot in Palmerston Industrial Park
MINTO – Town council has approved the sale of a Palmerston Industrial Park lot to a local business. On Jan. 18 council authorized an agreement to sell Multi Shelter Solutions the 1.7 acre property at 425 Minto Road for $102,000.
Public health declares several COVID-19 outbreaks at health care facilities
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has declared several COVID-19 outbreaks at health care facilities across the region as of Jan. 19.