WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is reporting 14 new COVID-19 cases from July 2 to the morning of July 5. The region’s active case count now sits at 59.
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Allowing extra height to Elora South development will set precedent, residents say
ELORA – Residents came out in droves to let Centre Wellington council and Pearle Hospitality know they don’t want to see an extra storey on two of the buildings in the Elora South development that’s underway on the south side of the Grand River.
Mapleton awards contract for Drayton water tower
MAPLETON – Skyrocketing prices for materials have driven up the cost of constructing a water tower in Drayton. Township council has awarded a contract to Landmark Structure Co. to put up an elevated tank in Drayton.
Township to proceed with application for PMD arena upgrades
MAPLETON – Council here directed staff to move forward with an application to Infrastructure Canada’s Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Fund to cover most of the cost of proposed upgrades to the PMD arena.
UPDATE: Guelph man identified after death on Belwood Lake
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A deceased 46-year-old Guelph man has been identified by the OPP after a Canada Day incident on Belwood Lake.
Wellington North’s 2021 capital projects will cost $15.2 million
WELLINGTON NORTH – Township officials here estimate the total cost of 2021 capital projects will be $15.2 million. A report received by Wellington North council on June 28 notes actual expenses as of June 15 total $1.27 million.
Walinga receives funding for multi-million dollar project
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Ontario trade minister Vic Fedeli announced on June 29 the province is giving Walinga Inc. $1.125 million through the Regional Development Program to help with new project costs.
Guelph teacher receives 2021 Mike Elrick Environmental Leadership Award
GUELPH – Kortright Hills Public School teacher Cathy Dykstra has been named the recipient of the Upper Grand District School Board’s (UGDSB) 2021 Mike Elrick Environmental Leadership Award.
Gorge Cinema receives grant through Independent Cinema Relief Fund
ELORA – The Gorge Cinema in Elora has received a grant through the Independent Cinema Relief Fund. Owner Payton Curtis noted the Elora cinema is down 96 per cent in revenue this year, “so grants such as these are lifelines.”
Wellington North council approves website upgrades
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here has directed staff to enter into a contract with Upanup Studios Inc. in order to upgrade the township’s website.
Guelph man deceased after boating incident on Belwood Lake
CENTRE WELLINGTON - On July 1, 2021, at approximately 12:30pm Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a boating incident that occurred on Belwood Lake.
Guelph man charged in relation to indecent act at Guelph Lake
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A Guelph man faces several charges, including sexual assault, in relation to an indecent act committed earlier this month at Guelph Lake.
New infrastructure upgrades coming across Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY - New sidewalks, generators and air purification systems are some of the infrastructure upgrades coming this year to communities in Wellington County.
Mapleton officials hand out ‘Canada Day bags’
MAPLETON – Officials from Mapleton Township and Mapleton Fire Rescue teamed up to offer Canada Day Bags for the July 1 holiday.
Gift store in Arthur closing after 18 years
ARTHUR – “Eclectica… the Gift Store” will be closing at the end of July, after more than 18 years in Arthur.