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Wellington County Museum continues virtual events
Catapult – The Wellington County Museum in Aboyne makes learning easy. On Aug. 10, Rowan Crozier…
Wellington Road 22 closed for culvert, road replacement
The closure of Wellington Road 22 from Wellington Road 26 to Second Line will begin on Aug. 23,…
As concern over COVID rises, are the Liberals poised to benefit?
The prime minister has announced the call for a general election, scheduled for Sept. 20, and many Canadians are more occupied by fears of a fourth wave of COVID-19 than politics.
Fergus Legion community survey prize awarded
Community survey – To thank members of the community who participated in a community survey, the…
Quitting time? Working from home post-pandemic
The last thing that many Canadians working from home may wish to think about at this midpoint of summer is returning to the office. Their employers, on the other hand, may well be thinking of little else.
Irrigation bags help newly planted trees
What’s this? – Gypsy moth fighter? Lawn mower protector? No – it’s an irrigation…
Students participate in charity contest, resident shares experience volunteering
MOUNT FOREST – Autism Dog Services (ADS) recently partnered with Conestoga College’s Bachelor of Design program as their “charity of choice” for a student contest.
County’s Green Legacy Program continues to thrive despite pandemic challenges
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Despite having to endure major pandemic-related disruptions over the past 17 months, the county’s Green Legacy Program has continued to deliver.
Residents opposed to Jones Baseline manufacturing facility
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – After getting wind of a proposed development along Jones Baseline, residents in the community are concerned about the effects of urban expansion to their countryside homes.
Fergus, Harriston COVID-19 assessment centres to offer vaccines
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington Health Care Alliance (WHCA) is partnering with Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) to offer COVID-19 vaccines at assessment centres in Fergus and Harriston.
Province sets COVID-19 immunization policy for schools, high-risk settings
TORONTO - The province will require high-risk settings and organizations to implement an immunization policy meeting the province's minimum requirements by Sept. 7.
Shine Your Light Sunflower Tour a shining success
MAPLETON - The second Shine Your Light Sunflower Tour held on Aug. 14 raised at least $20,450 for the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation.
Mapleton council approves seeking government loan for water tower
MAPLETON - Council here as approved the initial application stage of a long-term provincial loan to cover a portion of the cost for a new water tower in Drayton.
Writ has dropped – here’s who is running in Wellington County ridings
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called a federal election this fall and voters will cast their ballots on Sept. 20. Here’s a look at the local candidates thus far.