WELLINGTON COUNTY - Businesses in Wellington, Dufferin and Guelph are being instructed by Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health medical officer of health Dr. Nicola Mercer to ensure employees and other workers are working from home, if able, beginning Dec. 20.
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Two new roads added to prohibited truck routes in Puslinch Township
USLINCH – There will be increased OPP enforcement when ‘No Heavy Trucks’ signs go up along portions of Watson Road and MacPherson’s Lane in Puslinch next week.
Mapleton council approves budget, 1.64% tax rate increase
MAPLETON – Township council has approved a 2022 budget with a 1.64 per cent increase in the local municipal tax rate The increase means residential taxpayers will pay a total of $473 per $100,000 of assessment in 2022, an increase of $7.64 over 2021.
Lots of smoke but no fire after 911 call in Fergus
FERGUS – The Centre Wellington Fire Department is reminding people not to leave unattended pots on the stove after a 911 call on Dec. 15.
Staying on your feet: how to prevent winter falls for seniors
WELLINGTON COUNTY - A seemingly simple task like taking out the garbage to the curb can become life-changing in the slippery months of winter for seniors.
Overnight fire destroys newly constructed garage in Puslinch
PUSLINCH – A newly constructed garage was destroyed in a fire that started around 11pm on Dec. 15 and saw the Puslinch fire department working into the wee hours of the morning.
OMAFRA Report: Are you waste wise?
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
School boards urge families to prepare for possible switch to online learning in January
WELLINGTON COUNTY – While local school boards are anticipating an in-person return to school at this time, with cases on the rise, that may not necessarily be the case.
Province expands COVID-19 booster dose eligibility to those 18 and older
TORONTO - The province announced on Dec. 15 that COVID-19 booster dose eligibility is expanding Dec. 20, free rapid antigen tests will soon be available and capacity limits are back for high-capacity venues.
Senator Rob Black brings up old dirt in push for new soil health study
OTTAWA – A quiet fell over the Red Chamber during Canada’s 44th federal election, but Senator Rob Black isn’t wasting any time getting back to work.
Palmerston EarlyOn centre opens doors on Jan. 4
PALMERSTON - The County of Wellington’s new EarlyON Child and Family Centre in Palmerston will open its doors to local families on Jan. 4.
Alma letter writing initiative sparks positivity in school community
ALMA – Students at Alma Public School have taken up a letter writing initiative, labeled the Alma delivery system, that highlights kindness and positivity in the school community.
A&W makes donation to Fergus Legion from Remembrance Poppy Drive
A&W donation – A&W in Fergus supported this year’s Remembrance Poppy Drive by donating…
Farmers’ parade lights up streets of Rockwood
Parade of lights - Residents braved the snowfall and flocked to the streets on the evening of Dec. 9 for the annual Rockwood Farmers’ Santa Claus Parade of Lights.
CW Fusion U10A win Niagara championship
Minor hockey – Over the weekend of Dec. 11 and 12, the U10 A Centre Wellington Fusion team…