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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.
Public health reporting 13 new COVID-19 cases in region over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is reporting 13 new COVID-19 cases between Friday and Monday (Aug. 13 to 15). Active cases in the region sit at 37.
Minto to reopen municipal office, resume in-person council meetings
MINTO – The municipal office here will reopen on Sept. 7 and council meetings will again be open to members of the public starting Sept. 21.
Mount Forest Fireworks Festival voted Wellington North’s top cultural asset
WELLINGTON NORTH – A community survey has concluded the Mount Forest Fireworks Festival is considered to be Wellington North’s top tangible cultural asset.
Man killed in police shooting in Fergus; OPP officer seriously injured
FERGUS - The Special Investigations Unit is looking into the circumstances of a police shooting in Fergus, resulting in the death of 31 year-old Mathias Bunyan on Aug. 15.
Erin men among three charged after $1-million drug bust
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two Erin men are among three people charged following a large drug bust involving multiple locations in Wellington County, Brampton and Georgetown.
Rotary Club releases ‘Grand Taste’ coupon booklet benefitting Groves
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Instead of hosting the Grand Taste of the Culinary Arts event this year, the Centre Wellington (CW) Rotary Club has put together a coupon booklet featuring local restaurants.