GUELPH – Broadband internet service has always been a problem in rural communities and the pandemic has pushed it to front of the line.
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Switch to full producer-responsibility recycling could save county $2 million annually
WELLINGTON COUNTY – While it won’t be happening as soon as local officials had hoped, a move to transition responsibility for recycling to full producer responsibility is expected to save Wellington County about $2 million per year beginning in 2025.
Centre Wellington council pushes procedural bylaw to February
ELORA – In an effort to allow more time for public input, Centre Wellington council voted on Nov. 30 to cancel the public meeting slated for Dec. 14 for discussion of the township’s proposed procedural bylaw.
Santa coming to Elora to visit children, raise funds for church steeple
ELORA – Santa Claus will soon be visiting Elora with the dual purpose of trying to buoy Christmas spirit and raise money to preserve a local church.
Public health: COVID-19 outbreak over at Birmingham Retirement Community
GUELPH – A COVID-19 outbreak at Birmingham Retirement Community in Mount Forest has been declared over.
Local business offers gifts to health care workers at Groves Hospital
Healthcare workers deserve a treat – Peter Mohr, owner of Shoetopia in Fergus, is giving gift…
Erin business makes donation to East Wellington Community Services
Cheque presentation – On Nov. 24, Stephanie Conway, manager of food bank and fund development…
Police beat: ‘prowler’ charged
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – On Nov. 13 at about 4:30am, Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a…
Corporate sponsors matching donations to Guelph Humane Society until Dec. 31
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is barking for joy as it kick-starts its holiday giving campaign.
Elora Skating Club receives $5,000 from Jumpstart
ELORA - The Elora and District Skating Club has received $5,000 from Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, which will help the club reduce fees in January.
OMAFRA REPORT: Getting to Know Your Knolls Part 2: Managing low PH
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
East Wellington FHT hosting virtual seminars
EAST WELLINGTON – The East Wellington Family Health Team is running three free virtual…
Community to hold Montreal Massacre virtual vigil on Dec. 6
GUELPH-WELLINGTON – On Dec. 6 from 6 to 7pm, Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis and community…
Eighteen cultural heritage landscapes identified in Centre Wellington
ELORA – Centre Wellington has identified 18 cultural heritage landscapes within its borders – areas that have historical, cultural and community value and should be protected from development.
Puslinch proposes 5.75% tax rate impact for 2020 budget
PUSLINCH – Council here is considering a 5.75 per cent tax rate increase for 2021.