MAPLETON – In response to the ongoing surge in area COVID-19 cases, Mapleton Township will no longer accept bookings for municipal halls.
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Public health changes course; will provide municipality-specific COVID-19 case data
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDHPH) has agreed to provide more detailed information about the location of COVID-19 cases within the region.
Snow made for a festive experience at Santa’s Drive-Thru Parade in Puslinch
Let it snow – A November snowfall added a festive flair to this year’s “Santa’s…
Festive RIDE program now underway
ABOYNE – The Festive RIDE program is now taking place in Wellington County.
School boards change bus cancellation, inclement weather day policies due to COVID-19
GUELPH –Due to COVID-19 restrictions and protocols, the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) and Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) have made changes to their cancellation and inclement weather day policy for this year.
November is National Community Safety and Crime Prevention Month
OTTAWA – Substance abuse is a major public health concern at the best of times. In the…
Fergus, Elora, Harriston curling clubs cancel 2020-21 season
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Fergus, Elora and Harriston curling clubs have announced they will not be…
Erin council considers landscaping at town office
ERIN – The town of Erin is considering landscaping and naturalizing the property around Town Hall.
LifeLabs launches COVID-19 antibody test
TORONTO – LifeLabs is now offering a COVID-19 antibody test, a test approved by Health Canada…
Suicide Awareness Council Mindful of seniors’ mental health
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Not surprisingly, COVID-19 is having an impact on our mental health.
Understanding the COVID-19 impact on non-profits, charities
GUELPH - The People and Information Network (PIN) launched a Community Benefit Sector Survey this fall to understand the impact of COVID-19 locally.
Reading Rocks starting up again; in need of volunteers
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Learning Disabilities Association of Wellington County’s Reading Rocks program is set to begin again in January.
Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora launches annual fundraiser
Christmas fundraiser – The Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora has launched its annual Christmas…
Centre Wellington building department to replace contract with full-time position
ELORA – Centre Wellington’s chief building official made the case for a new hire in his department at the Nov. 23 council meeting.
GRCA asking province to reconsider changes proposed in budget
CAMBRIDGE – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is sending a report to the Ontario government outlining the reasons it hopes the province will reconsider some changes it proposed in Bill 229: Protect, Support and Recover from COVID-19 Act (Budget Measures).