GUELPH – Guelph General Hospital is celebrating a gift of $125,000 from the Gay Lea Foundation in support of the $34 million Together, We Care campaign, the hospital’s most urgent community fundraising project ever.
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Parkinson’s Plumbing Ltd. celebrates one year in business with community donations
Anniversary – Parkinson’s Plumbing Ltd., established by siblings Jonathon and Bethany…
Freedom from Addiction Golf Classic supported Portage Ontario
Golf fundraiser – Centre Wellington Mayor Kelly Linton tees off at the Freedom from Addiction…
Local writer launches collection of short stories
EDEN MILLS – Local writer Gloria Nye is launching her collection of 19 short stories, Buried Treasures, on Aug, 17.
‘Give a cup’ campaign launched by GBHS
GUELPH – The Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) was formed after the British Methodist Episcopal (BME) Church was listed for sale in November 2011.
Rifle, air guns stolen in Rockwood break-in
ROCKWOOD – Police are looking for help after a rifle and several air guns were stolen during a break-in here.
Province announces changes to school guidelines, funding for ventilation
THORNHILL – Provincial education minister Stephen Lecce was joined by the province’s top doctor Kieran Moore and others for an Aug. 4 to announce funding for ventilation improvements in schools and to update back-to-school guidance.
Children’s Foundation adds mental health support to services it provides
GUELPH – The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington has added mental health supports to the programs it provides for children and youth, thanks in part to a $10,000 donation from the Guelph Giving Pledge.
Puslinch Township receives funding to improve internet access
PUSLINCH – New provincial funding will allow for improved broadband access in approximately 370 homes in Puslinch, officials here say.
Fergus native Brock McGinn signs with Pittsburgh Penguins
PITTSBURGH – Brock McGinn is ready to enter a new phase of his NHL career. The Fergus native recently signed a four-year, $11-million contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Province releases COVID-19 guidelines for return to school this fall
TORONTO – The province released a 29-page document providing high-level guidance to school boards for a return to in-person leaning this fall.
Public health reporting 13 new COVID-19 cases in region over long weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting 13 new COVID-19 cases over the long weekend (July 31 to Aug. 2). The region’s active case count now sits at 21.
OPP investigating singe-vehicle crash that left motorcyclist dead
ERIN – Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash here that left an Acton motorcyclist dead. On July 31 at about 3:35pm, emergency crews responded to the 2nd Line near Sideroad 17 in Erin where a motorcycle left the road.
Firefighters respond to tubing accident at Elora Gorge over long weekend
ELORA – Centre Wellington Fire and Rescue Services responded to a rope rescue call at Elora Gorge late Monday afternoon after a woman was injured in a tubing accident.
Kitchener man charged in fatal crash on weekend
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A Kitchener man has been charged in connection with a serious crash here that left one person dead and two others seriously injured.