ERIN – Everdale co-founder, farmer and educator Gavin Dandy has received the Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) Watershed Excellence Award for his ongoing commitment to environmental initiatives.
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Mental health calls for IMPACT clinicians up during pandemic
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Stress, isolation, job losses and exhausted relationships during the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in mental health calls for the Waterloo Wellington Integrated Mobile Police and Crisis Team (IMPACT).
Area hospitals ease visitor restrictions as province enters step two of reopening plan
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As the province enters step two of its reopening plan, the three hospitals in Wellington County are easing restrictions on visitors.
Citizens’ group to raise objections over truck bypass around Fergus
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A group of concerned citizens is planning to bring their objections about a new Fergus truck bypass to the county. Group says "absence of communication, consultation and notification to any impacted residents and businesses is unacceptable."
Hair salons, barbers set for busy reopening after difficult year
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Staff members at spas, salons and barber shops across the county are thrilled to be back on the job this week. Premier Doug Ford announced on June 24 the province would enter stage two of its reopening plan on June 30.
Puslinch passes bylaw amendment to address parking concerns on Sideroad 10 North
PUSLINCH – Council here amended the township’s parking bylaw at a June 16 meeting to address parking concerns of residents living on a section of Sideroad 10 North.
Guelph/Eramosa council briefs: Council authorizes purchase of new aerial fire truck
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Council here has approved the purchase of an aerial fire truck for the submitted price of $1,275,860, plus applicable taxes, to be delivered in 2022.
Centre Wellington firefighters perform two water rescues
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On June 27 Centre Wellington Fire and Rescue performed two water rescues – one at the Elora Gorge and one at Belwood Lake.
OPP gives thumbs up to those who gear up
ORILLIA – Police are giving a thumbs up to those out on roads, waterways, and trails during the week of Canada Day who have supported their latest traffic safety campaign.
OPINION: Attack of the space invaders: invasive plants take over
GUELPH – My heart sank when I learned that lily-of-the-valley and periwinkle are on the province’s invasive species list.
Collecting tabs for a good cause
ELORA – Six-year-old Jake Dippel is collecting metal can tabs with the goal of finding enough to earn an electric wheelchair for a Fergus resident in need.
Erin community presents virtual historical scavenger hunt
ERIN – Volunteers from the community have pieced together a virtual historical scavenger hunt.
Palmerston church hosting takeout lasagna dinner
PALMERSTON - On July 8 the Palmerston United Church is hosting a take out lasagna dinner drive through.
Rockwood Centennial Public School held a drive-by Grade 8 graduation ceremony
Riding in style – Rockwood Centennial Public School held a drive-by Grade 8 graduation ceremony…