WELLINGTON COUNTY – Motivating the push from Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) to get second vaccine doses into arms is the Delta variant. It’s now the dominate strain of COVID-19 across the WDGPH region.
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Erin fairgrounds hosts drive-in bingo events through summer
ERIN – The Town of Erin will be offering drive-in bingo to the community in July, August and…
UGDSB announces principal/vice principal transfers, appointments
GUELPH – The following elementary principal and vice principal transfers and appointments are…
County conducting welcoming, inclusion assessment
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Newcomers, longtime residents or employees with an organization serving…
Local communities show support as Saugeen First Nation faces COVID-19 outbreak
ERIN – In response to the Saugeen First Nation COVID-19 outbreak, and in collaboration with the…
Rotary Clubs hosting speakers on human trafficking in online awareness campaign
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Rotary Club of Guelph South and members of surrounding Guelph-Wellington…
Guelph/Eramosa council approves Dolime Quarry annexation
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Council here has approved the municipal boundary adjustment for the Dolime Quarry, allowing the boundary line to be moved into the City of Guelph.
Local tattoo shop presents first motorcycle show
ERIN – Erin’s Organic Art Tattoo shop is presenting its first motorcycle show, which will also…
Court decision on townhouse development favours town, developer
HARRISTON – An Ontario Superior Court ruling in a dispute between Harriston residents Rolf and Kerri Schuettel and the Town of Minto and its chief building official Terry Kuipers came down largely in favour of the municipality.
Public health reporting 23 new COVID-19 cases in region over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting 23 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend (July 9 to 11). The region’s active case count now sits at 52, down from 59 cases on July 5.
Portage Ontario hosts its first golf tournament fundraising event
ARISS – Portage Ontario will be hosting its first Freedom from Addiction Golf Classic fundraising event, to raise money to support youth in the county and surrounding areas.
Elora Community Theatre prepares for summer shows
ELORA – Elora Community Theatre (ECT) is running two summer outdoor shows this season.
Government grant was much needed for community centre, mayor says
ERIN – The Erin Community Centre (Centre 2000) will receive roughly $1.9 million in federal and provincial funds for a much-needed renovation, Town of Erin Mayor Allan Alls says.