WELLINGTON COUNTY – Officials with the Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Catholic District School Board say not much has changed in the new COVID-19 return-to-school guidelines released by the province.
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Pandemic has had lasting impact on Seniors Centre for Excellence
MAPLETON – The arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2020 had an immediate and lasting impact on operations of the local Seniors Centre for Excellence, says program coordinator Helen Edwards.
County: work on land acknowledgement to be completed later this year
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Before county council’s summer adjournment, Ward 6 councillor Diane Ballantyne introduced a motion on June 24 calling for an Indigenous land acknowledgement.
County of Wellington launches picnic initiative
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Residents and visitors are being invited to discover picnic spots and food options with the help of an initiative launched by the County of Wellington.
Fergus man charged with uttering threats, carrying concealed weapons
FERGUS – A Fergus man faces threat and weapons charges after police say he caused a disturbance here earlier this week.
Donkey sanctuary opens gates to public for first time in 17 months
PUSLINCH – The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada will be opening its gates to the public for the first time in 17 months.
‘Animal gibberish: subtitled for humans’ now at museum
ABOYNE – Uncover the secrets of animal language in Animal Gibberish: Subtitled for Humans, a new exhibit at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
Registration for 2021-22 UGDSB secondary remote learning runs Aug. 3 to 12
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) will continue to offer a remote learning option for students in the 2021-22 school year.
Students from UGDSB learn to build a canoe from scratch
Canoe launch – With direction from birch bark canoe builder Chuck Commanda, five students from…
Favourites prevail in Industry Day battles
ELORA – It was a picture perfect afternoon for the 31st annual Industry Day at Grand River Raceway.
Poll: business owners optimistic about long-term prospects despite pandemic
TORONTO - Coming out of the 17 month-long pandemic, a new study suggests business owners in Canada feel brighter days may be ahead.
Guelph man wins $500,000 in June 11 Lotto Max draw
TORONTO - Jason Marquardt of Guelph can realize his dreams after winning $500,000 in the June 11 Lotto Max draw.
Breakfast from the farm event a success
Breakfast from the farm – The Fergus and Grand River Agricultural Societies collaborated to hold…
Guelph Black Heritage Society celebrates Emancipation Day
Emancipation day – The Guelph Black Heritage Society held its annual Emancipation Day Jamboree…
OMAFRA Report: grain dryer survey underway
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…