GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) has exhausted all the cost-saving and efficiency measures it can and will soon have to look at increasing staffing levels.
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Raleway Festival makes its way along the tracks
PALMERSTON – The fourth annual Raleway Festival is chugging along the Palmerston tracks and will be arriving on June 21 for a celebration of rails and ales.
County ponders annual tax hikes to address $81-million infrastructure funding ‘gap’
GUELPH – Wellington County officials are pondering annual tax increases – over and above what has already been planned and possibly for as long as a decade – to help address an $81-million “gap” in funding for infrastructure projects.
Peter Hannam remembered as farmer, mentor, leader, innovator
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – In the agricultural community, Peter Hannam was known for his encouraging mentorship, innovative farming practices, leadership roles, integrity, discipline and successful businesses.
Landscape lighting helps brighten up a property at night
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Landscape lighting has been growing in popularity, and industry experts anticipate that growth will continue for years to come.
Police beat: Crypto scam uses image of prime minister
GUELPH/FERGUS – Local police are once again reminding residents to be careful when dealing with unknown individuals online, after two women lost nearly $50,000 combined in cryptocurrency scams.
WCDSB students compete in baseball tournament
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Students in Grades 6 through 8 participated in a baseball tournament on May 27.
Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington partners on human trafficking awareness video
GUELPH – Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW) has partnered with Guelph Police Service (GPS), Victim Services Wellington (VSW) and Guelph Wellington Women In Crisis (GWWIC) on a video to increase awareness of human trafficking.
Link up with Duff’s raises more than $12,000
PUSLINCH – The annual Link Up with Duff’s “Fun Day with A Purpose” was held on May 24.
National conference on therapeutic riding hosted in Puslinch
PUSLINCH – The Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association (CanTRA) celebrated 45 years of leadership with a national conference in Puslinch on May 31 and June 1.
REVIEW: Drayton’s Country Roads takes you where you belong
DRAYTON – When I saw that the opening production for the 2025 season in Drayton was Country Roads, based on the music of John Denver, I thought, are there enough John Denver songs to fill a two-hour show?
Aussie Steelers fastball team coming to Milverton
MILVERTON – People in Milverton are set to open their homes to players and team officials from the Aussie Steelers, the defending world champion fastball team, later this month.
Teddy Bear Caper back at Wellington County Museum
FERGUS – The Teddy Bear Caper will be returning to the Wellington County Museum and Archives in Fergus on June 21 from 12 to 4pm.
Soil health report Critical Ground is one year old
ONTARIO – One year ago, the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry (AGFO) tabled its report Critical Ground: Why Soil is Essential to Canada’s Economic, Environmental, Human and Social Health.
Councillor questions financial transparency of Erin garage project
GUELPH – At least two county councillors were disappointed with a lack of financial details provided to council about a new $18-million roads garage in Erin.