GUELPH – Students will likely be able to attend in-person classes whether or not they get the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available.
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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.
County receives $2 million in provincial social services relief funding
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The County of Wellington will receive more than $2 million from a third round of social services relief funding announced on Dec. 15.
Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora hosted a drive-thru Christmas party for KidsAbility
Drive-thru party – Jaylynn, 5, and Ryden McClellen, 9, each received a gift from Santa on Dec. 15…
Elora Public School families donate items to Centre Wellington Food Bank
Donation – Elora Public School students Mya Hunt, left, and Ella Ladner show off some of the…
Trees for Tots to continue Christmas tree collection in Guelph, Puslinch, Rockwood
GUELPH - Trees for Tots, an annual local community service event and fundraiser run by the Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington is back for its ninth year, and will be presented by the Champion Mortgage Team.
Wintersinger’s Tree Farm owners have busy final season
The end of an era – Albert, left, and Josie Wintersinger have been running Wintersinger’s…
Police beat: Drugs at RIDE program
Drugs at RIDE program GUELPH – On Dec. 5 at about 1:40am, Wellington County OPP officers were…
Soligo elected president of solid waste association
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The County of Wellington’s Solid Waste Services manager Das Soligo has been elected for a two-year term as president of the Ontario Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA).
Latest volume of Wellington County History now available
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A baby was abandoned by the side of the road between Fergus and Orangeville in 1891. It was the scandal of the century in these parts and the public wouldn’t rest until the culprits were found and punished.
UGDSB secondary schools to host virtual information sessions for Grade 8 families
GUELPH – Grade 8 students and their parents/guardians are invited to learn more about the…
Self-care, COVID-19 and the holiday season
MAPLETON – It is fair to say that Christmas 2020 is going to be unlike any other Christmas…
Seniors Centre for Excellence helps people stay connected
Financial representative impostors Be on alert for fraudsters posing as your bank or investment…