The new Badley Bridge opened in downtown Elora on Dec. 18.
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Station Street bridge in Hillsburgh officially open
HILLSBURGH - After decades of need, years of planning and months of work, the Station Street bridge in Hillsburgh officially opened on Dec. 18.
Wellington Terrace moves to facility-wide COVID-19 outbreak status
ABOYNE – COVID-19 outbreak protocols are now in place throughout the Wellington Terrace Long-Term Care Home.
Minto approves 1.49% increase in municipal levy for 2021
MINTO – A 2021 municipal budget with a 1.49 per cent increase in the local tax levy was approved by council here on Dec. 15.
Vital Focus series details ‘secondary impacts’ of COVID-19 pandemic on families
GUELPH – A new report has highlighted a number of troubling "secondary impacts" of the, including more screen time and less socialization for children and increased alcohol consumption for parents, as well as a greater risk for family violence and various mental health impacts.
All Treat Farms proposing expansion in Arthur
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here held a public meeting on a proposed expansion of composting facilities at the All-Treat Farms property in Arthur.
Couple proposing wedding venue in barn insists it won’t become a wild party place
ERIN – Residents who participated in a public meeting on Dec. 16 seemed satisfied that a proposed wedding/events venue would not become a wild party place after hearing from the property owners.
Cargill shuts down part of plant after 82 employees test positive for COVID-19
GUELPH – A portion of the Cargill meat processing plant on Dunlop Drive in Guelph is shutting down after 82 workers tested positive for COVID-19.
Clifford man, Guelph woman charged after stabbing
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – Two people have been charged with assault following a stabbing here on Wednesday.
Wellington North plans small tax increase for 2021
WELLINGTON NORTH – The average residential taxpayer here will pay about $42 more in taxes next year, but only about $2.50 more for township purposes – if the current draft of the municipal budget is approved as currently projected.
Erin council approves 2021 budget, 1% tax increase
ERIN – Erin councillors have unanimously approved the 2021 budget, including $12.3 million in operating costs, $25.7 million in capital spending, a freeze on wages and salaries for staff, and an increase of 1 per cent on the local portion of the property tax bill.
COVID-19 vaccine likely won’t be required to attend school: WDGPH
GUELPH – Students will likely be able to attend in-person classes whether or not they get the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available.
Request to fund staff for youth network initiative referred to county budget discussions
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A request to provide funding for support staff for a local Integrated Youth Services Network (IYSN) initiative will be considered by Wellington County through the 2021 budget process.
UGDSB explores facility partnerships
GUELPH – There are currently no suitable facility partnerships available in Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) schools this year, despite four schools meeting the criteria.
OPP investigating ‘non-suspicious death’ after body found in Elora Gorge
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Police continue to investigate what they're calling a "non-suspicious death" here.