MAPLETON – In response to the emergency declaration and stay-at-home order issued by the province on Jan. 12, Mapleton Township is closing its municipal office to the public.
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Stay off frozen water bodies: GRCA, emergency agencies
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) and municipal emergency response agencies throughout the watershed are concerned about the increased public use of frozen natural water bodies for on-ice activities such as skating and ice fishing this winter.
Mark Paoli appointed director of planning for County of Bruce
WALKERTON - Bruce County recently announced the appointment of Mark Paoli as the county’s director of planning and development, effective Dec. 21.
Number of Canadians who say they want to be vaccinated ASAP against COVID-19 surges
VANCOUVER – Canadians appear to be transitioning from a place of professed caution to enthusiastic compliance when it comes to their willingness to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Wellington North man charged in vehicle, gas thefts
SOUTHGATE – A Wellington North man faces several charges after vehicle and gas thefts here. On…
Police beat: Man charged with vehicle break-ins
Man charged with vehicle break-ins GUELPH-ERAMOSA – On Jan. 2 at about 3:30am Wellington County…
Research investments yield significant crop improvements for grain farmers
GUELPH – Yields of five leading Ontario grains and oilseeds crops have been on the rise the…
OMAFRA Report: What’s a worm worth?
GUELPH – This is about the benefits of earthworms in agricultural soils and how to reap them.…
Baby it’s cold outside
GUELPH – HOPE House in Guelph is actively recruiting teams to join its Coldest Night of the…
Handbags for Hospice auction on Feb. 25
GUELPH – Hospice Wellington is holding its fourth annual Handbags for Hospice event, on Feb.…
North Wellington hospitals to help manage Caressant Care Arthur outbreaks
ARTHUR – The "voluntary management contract" between the Arthur facility and North Wellington Health Care, which operates hospitals in Mount Forest and Palmerston, was announced by the province on Jan. 13. It will be in effect for 90 days, though it can be extended if necessary.
Centre Wellington council narrowly passes budget with 1.3% property tax increase
ELORA – Centre Wellington councillors approved the 2021 budget, with a 1.33 per cent increase to taxpayers, by a one-vote margin at its committee of the whole meeting on Jan. 5.
County council commits to cutting proposed 2021 tax increase in half
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County councillors are planning to work with staff through committees to reduce a proposed 2.5 per cent tax rate increase in 2021 to 1.25% or less.
Vaccine coming very soon for long-term care residents: public health
GUELPH – Public health officials are hopeful that by the end of this week, they will be able to offer COVID-19 vaccinations for residents at long-term care homes in the region.
New COVID-19 modelling shows Ontario at ‘dangerous point’
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local residents should be "very concerned" about new provincial COVID-19 modelling and act immediately to help avoid the worst-case scenario. That was the message relayed by Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health on Jan. 12.