CENTRE WELLINGTON - Grand River Raceway has formally announced it will resume racing in step one of Ontario’s reopening plan; however, spectators will be watching online from the comfort and safety of their homes.
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Painting and maintenance work continues on Palmerston water tower
High profile job – Painting and maintenance work on the water tower in Palmerston continued…
CW Chamber of Commerce starts rapid screening initiative; local groups sponsor
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce is running a COVID-19 “rapid screening initiative” in Wellington County, providing free rapid tests for businesses with under 150 employees.
Community Safety and Well-being plan for Wellington County completed
WELLINGTON COUNTY - A Community Safety and Well-being Plan for Wellington County is now complete. Three years in development, the plan was created through a Safe Communities Wellington County (SCWC) leadership table in partnership with Wellington County OPP and the County of Wellington.
Guelph Black Heritage Society hosting Juneteenth celebration
GUELPH – The Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) is holding a virtual Juneteenth celebration on June 19 at 7pm.
Catholic board to continue School Resource Officer program
GUELPH – The Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) has announced it will continue its School Resource Officer (SRO) program in the upcoming school year.
Take a prowl on the wild side: ‘catcams’ illuminating feline outdoor behaviour
GUELPH – Ever wonder what your cat gets up to once they disappear into the night? Turns out you’re not alone.
Committee ready to abandon sculpture project to honour Jack R. MacDonald
ELORA – The Elora Sculpture Project committee is ready to walk away from an agreement it signed with Centre Wellington township to erect a sculpture to honour Jack R. MacDonald.
WDGPH offering dedicated vaccination clinic times for students aged 12 to 17
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout ramps up, with dedicated clinic times set for students, school boards in Wellington County are preparing for an in-person return to school in the fall.
Neighbours rally to save century-old tree in Fergus
FERGUS - Neighbours on St. George Street West in Fergus are trying to save a 100-year-old maple tree the township says must come down as sanitary sewer replacement is slated to commence on the street this month.
Residents protest BlueTriton’s applications for water permit renewals
GUELPH – The Wellington Water Watchers (WWW) and Guelph resident Shane Philips have joined forces to reaffirm their opposition to BlueTriton Brands’ applications to renew water bottling permits in Wellington County.
Four people from GTA charged in connection with Arthur grow-op
ARTHUR – Four people from the Greater Toronto Area have been charged in connection with an illegal marijuana grow-op here. Police say officers seized over 7,500 plants valued at over $6 million, as well as a large quantity of Canadian currency and marijuana processing equipment.
Province announces early step into reopening plan
TORONTO – The Ontario government has announced the province will be entering into step one of its “Roadmap to Reopen” on June 11, three days earlier than previously anticipated.
WDGPH reports 36 new COVID-19 cases in region over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting 36 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend (June 4 to 6), bringing the region's active case count to 135. That’s down from 190 on May 31 and the lowest it has been since March 22
Neighbour helps raise $2,400 for fire victims in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – A fire last month at an apartment building on John Street in Mount Forest destroyed the apartment of Lindsay Whiteman, Frank Warris and their three-year-old son, Forest. The family lost everything in the fire.