HILLSBURGH – Shane Philips, a local water activist and singer/songwriter, concluded the first stage of his “Ear to the Groundwater” tour on June 11 at BlueTriton Brands’ Hillsburgh well.
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UGDSB announces principal, vice principal transfers and appointments
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board has approved a number of principal and vice principal appointments and transfers at secondary schools, effective Sept. 1.
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph declared ‘hotspot’ for Delta COVID-19 variant
GUELPH - The province has declared the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region a provincial Delta (B.1.617.2) COVID-19 variant area of concern. As a result of the June 10 declaration, 8,000 extra doses of the Moderna vaccine will be delivered to the region.
What’s in store for Centre Wellington as province begins reopening?
Outdoor gatherings, non-essential retail, day camps and more can once again be enjoyed, in limited capacity here as the province moves to the first step of reopening.
Police investigating local TikTok video referencing London truck attack
HARRISTON – Police are investigating a "disgusting" TikTok video originating in Harriston that makes "disturbing" references to the recent murder of four members of the Afzaal and Salman family in London, Ontario.
Ontario Medical Association wants to hear from residents on health care
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local residents are being asked to complete an Ontario Medical Association (OMA) survey the association says will be used to create recommendations to improve health care services across the province.
Registered nurse and keynote speaker launches magazine on sleep health
FERGUS – Registered nurse and keynote speaker Julia Worrall has launched a magazine dedicated to illustrating the connection between poor sleep and poor health.
County to request designation of special economic development zone in Puslinch
PUSLINCH – The County of Wellington will ask the province to establish a “Regionally Significant Economic Development Area” here to mitigate the impact of potential Greenbelt expansion.
UGDSB requires over $4 million to balance budget
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) will require over $4 million from its accumulated surplus to balance its budget for the 2021-22 school year.
County official plan under review as provincial conformity deadline approaches
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A review of the Wellington County Official Plan, a legally binding document on which land use decisions are based, is underway to bring the plan into alignment with the province’s policies.
OPP charge four after massive marijuana seizure
ARTHUR – Four people from the Greater Toronto Area have been charged in connection with an illegal marijuana grow-op discovered here last week.
Water activist continues ‘Ear to the Groundwater’ tour at Middlebrook well
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Shane Philips, a local water activist, visited the Middlebrook well near Elora on June 9 on the second stop of his weeklong "Ear to the Groundwater" walking tour.
Puslinch council working toward parking solutions on Sideroad 10 North
PUSLINCH – Council here has endorsed a resolution that would allow for parking to occur outside the residential property boundaries on Sideroad 10 North.
Council adopts bylaw to regulate off-road vehicles
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Council has adopted a bylaw to regulate the operation of off-road vehicles on certain highways within the Township of Guelph/Eramosa.
Student opens cupcake business to support education costs
ERIN – Local entrepreneur Amanda Wharton has opened her own business, Sweet Delight’s Cupcakery, to help aid in the costs of her post-secondary education.