CENTRE WELLINGTON – The 31st annual Industry Day will welcome spectators back in full force on Aug. 2, as additional areas open at Grand River Raceway.
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North Wellington municipalities reactivate Digital Service Squad
Northern Wellington municipalities will once again be offering local businesses assistance with their online commerce efforts. The Minto Chamber of Commerce, Township of Wellington North and Township of Mapleton have announced receipt of a 11,884 Digital Main Street program grant.
Spirit of Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games returns
ALMA – The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games hosted a modified heavy events competition in hopes of bringing back some of the festival spirit to athletes and members of the community.
WDGPH reporting seven new COVID-19 cases in region over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting seven new COVID-19 cases over the weekend (July 23 to 25). The region’s active case count now sits at 27, down from 42 on July 19.
Multicultural association has served over 9,000 people throughout pandemic
PALMERSTON - Volunteeers from the Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron have been working together to pick up discarded masks at parks in the area.
Harriston Rising hosts tie dye nights out
HARRISTON - Harriston Rising is hosting two events centred around tie dying on Aug. 3 and 5.
Erin council considering a more present agritourism identity
ERIN – In order to support local innovation in the agricultural sector, council here is looking at amending a bylaw that would allow for a more present agritourism identity in the town.
Province funding Highway 6 resurfacing projects
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The province’s transportation ministry is funding two road rehabilitation projects within Wellington County as part of its Ontario Highways Program announced on July 21.
Town of Erin sees large increase in grass fires
ERIN – Council here received the second quarterly fire and emergency services report which revealed a large increase in grass fires around the town.
Victims of human trafficking come from local communities: Crime Stoppers coordinator
MAPLETON – Signs of human trafficking may not be visible on the streets of Wellington County towns and villages, but the victims are coming from local communities and awareness is essential to prevention.
Traffic light installation to begin Aug. 3
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Work is expected to begin Aug. 3 on installation of traffic signals at two intersections here.
Pearle Hospitality withdraws zoning amendment application on Elora South development
ELORA - Pearle Hospitality has withdrawn its zoning amendment application for the Elora South development and for now will focus on construction of the already approved five-storey condominium building.
Public health vaccination clinics to close beginning August 6
WELLINGTON COUNTY - With vaccination rates on the rise in Wellington, Dufferin and Guelph, the local health unit will be closing its mass vaccination clinics beginning August 6.
Federal funding allows for more staffing of local mental health crisis lines
GUELPH - Compass Community Services and Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington received a collective $400,000 in federal funds, supporting phone-in mental health services.
Mapleton agrees to cooperate with OFA in cost of community services study
MAPLETON – The township has agreed to participate in a cost of community services study in cooperation with the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA). Council agreed to participate in the study, if selected, following a presentation from OFA officials at the July 13 council meeting.