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Local school boards announce kindergarten registration for 2022-23 school year opens January
GUELPH – Kindergarten registration for the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) and Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) is fast approaching.
Guelph woman wins Encore prize
Lotto winner – Saying “yes” to Encore paid off for Kerrylyn Kyte of Guelph. Kerrylyn matched…
100 Women Who Care Centre Wellington donate $9,000 to Groves Memorial Community Hospital
Caring donation – 100 Women Who Care Centre Wellington presented Groves Memorial Community …
Giant Tiger staff make donation to Centre Wellington Food Bank
Food bank donation – A donation from Giant Tiger in Fergus was made to the Centre Wellington Food…
GRAS certified as a Great Place to Work for 2021
ELORA – The team at Grand River Agricultural Society (GRAS) and Grand River Raceway has announced it has been certified as a Great Place to Work for the second time.
Local hospitals update visitor guidelines, offer tips on accessing COVID-19 tests
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Effective Dec. 23, essential care partners must be two-dose vaccinated and social visits are no longer permitted.
Milton man charged in sexual assault at Fergus business
FERGUS – Police have charged a Milton man with sexual assault and sexual interference after a teenage girl was assaulted at work.
Residents appeal Jones Baseline manufacturing plant decision to Ontario Land Tribunal
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – After township council approved the rezoning of a Jones Baseline property for a large manufacturing plant, area residents are plotting their next course of action to stop the business from setting up shop in the area.
Centre Wellington council approves 2.16% increase in taxes in 2022
ELORA – Centre Wellington taxpayers will see a 2.16 per cent increase in the township portion of their property tax bill next year.
Town of Minto closing municipal facilities in response to rising COVID-19 concerns
MINTO – The Town of Minto is closing its municipal office and recreational facilities as of Dec. 23 in response to a rise in local COVID-19 cases.
Driver airlifted with serious injuries after collision
GUELPH/ERAMOSA - Ornge air ambulance transported a seriously-injured man to Hamilton General Hospital on the afternoon of Dec. 21 following a vehicle collision in Guelph/Eramosa.
Guelph/Eramosa municipal office to remain closed to the public following rise in cases
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Following a rise in COVID-19 cases and considering direction from public health, the Township of Guelph/Eramosa municipal office will remain closed to the public.
Mandatory vaccination policy for staff will remain in Centre Wellington
ELORA – The vaccination mandate for Centre Wellington Township staff will remain in place. Council voted 4-3 on Dec. 20 to oppose a motion by councillor Steven VanLeeuwen to remove a policy that states new or rehired staff must be vaccinated against COVID-19 to work for the township.
County libraries move to curbside pickup only on Dec. 23
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Due to a massive spike in local COVID-19 cases, starting Dec. 23 all libraries in Wellington County will offer only curbside pick-up service.