WELLINGTON COUNTY – The solid waste services division is reminding Wellington County residents that all waste facilities will be closed on Dec. 25 and 26 and Jan. 1.
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Guelph-Eramosa teen heading to U.S. for rowing scholarship
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – A local teen is heading south of the border in September to claim a spot on the University of Tulsa’s rowing team.
Guelph-Eramosa approves 2021 budget with 0% tax increase
BRUCEDALE – Guelph-Eramosa council passed its 2021 budget on Dec. 21 – a budget that totals $18,522,333 - and it almost passed without notice.
Sixth Wellington County resident dies of COVID-19
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A woman in her 80s from Wellington County has died due to COVID-19.
Youth mental health project takes $7,500 Oak Tree Project prize
GUELPH - The Integrated Youth Service Network (IYSN), led by the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo-Wellington-Dufferin and several community partners, has won the sixth instalment of the Oak Tree Project.
Lockdown response: municipalities announce local COVID-19 closures
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local municipalities, which had already scaled back operations under Ontario's red COVID-19 alert level, will close down tighter in response to the province-wide lockdown set to begin on Boxing Day.
Public health: ‘The moment the vaccine arrives, we are ready’
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The region's top doctor says public health can start vaccinating residents within 24 hours of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine from the province.
Local municipalities get $925,000 boost from Safe Restart Agreement
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Municipalities in the county will receive a combined total of $925,000 in additional support for critical services under the second phase of the Safe Restart Agreement.
Elora Singers partner with health care networks across Ontario
ELORA – This holiday season will be one unlike any in recent memory, at the end of a year which has challenged health care workers, communities, and families in unprecedented ways.
ToastyToes raises $15,000 for socks for homeless
GUELPH - ToastyToes Guelph and the Guelph Community Foundation exceeded their campaign goal, raising $15,382 for charities to purchase socks for those experiencing homelessness.
Victoria Terrace Public School holds food drive
School Christmas spirit – Students at Victoria Terrace Public School held a food drive in…
Police beat: Stolen motorcycle recovered
Stolen motorcycle recovered FERGUS – On Dec. 8 at about 2:05pm, Wellington County OPP commenced…
How the Grinch keeps the tradition of bringing holiday spirit in Elora
The Grinch in Elora – It may have been a tough year, but the Grinch will not steal Christmas…
February will be Black Heritage Month here
GUELPH – At least in Guelph and area, February’s Black History Month will be known as Black Heritage Month.
Modelling: Ontario’s ICU occupancy will be above 300 beds by Dec. 31
TORONTO – The province’s latest COVID-19 modelling shows that continuing case growth will increase outbreaks in long-term care homes, congregate settings and put a strain on the province’s intensive care units (ICUs).