WELLINGTON COUNTY – CWOW (Collaborative Women of Wellington County) is launching a speakers…
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Laura Adlers appointed Officer of the Cross of Recognition by the Republic of Latvia
ELORA – Elora Singers’ executive director, Laura Adlers, has been appointed an Officer of…
Two ways to save trees this Christmas
ELORA – Tree Trust – a charitable organization that fights climate change by preserving large legacy trees in a community – has two ways citizens can help as Christmas season approaches.
4-H Ontario launches new website
ROCKWOOD – 4-H Ontario announced the launch of a new website on Nov. 16. The organization…
Farm in Guelph-Eramosa can manufacture drainage tiles
BRUCEDALE - Guelph-Eramosa council approved a site plan agreement for a farm to add facilities to operate a drainage tile business on the property at 5898 6th Line.
Victim Services fully operational across province during pandemic
GUELPH – Since the onset of COVID-19, members of the Ontario Network of Victim Service Providers (ONVSP) have seen an increase in domestic violence and sexual assault calls.
Province recommends restricting holiday celebrations to your own household
TORONTO – The holidays, like many things in 2020, are going to look different this year due to COVID-19. On Nov. 25, the province offered “preliminary guidance” on how to safely celebrate this holiday season.
Major subdivision proposal in Arthur sparks concern over flooding, ecological impact
WELLINGTON NORTH – Local residents expressed concerns about stormwater management and environmental impacts during a Nov. 23 public meeting on a proposed 240-unit subdivision in Arthur.
Town of Erin officials trying to keep tax increase to 1%
ERIN – Town council’s first glimpse of the 2021 draft budget shows an $85,000 increase to the operating budget over 2020. That means a one per cent tax increase on residential properties or $18 more on a $600,000 home.
Local food banks to provide holiday cheer despite pandemic
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As food banks and service groups prepare to provide Christmas hampers for those in need throughout Wellington County this holiday season, COVID-19 is top of mind.
Centre Wellington water, wastewater rates to increase slightly in 2021
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Water and wastewater rates will increase in 2021, but at a slower rate than over the past five years.
Cases continue to rise as Wellington County sees fourth COVID-19 death
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A fourth county resident has died of COVID-19 as cases continue to climb across Wellington.
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Royal Terrace in Palmerston
GUELPH – Public health officials have declared a COVID-19 outbreak at the Royal Terrace Long-Term and Residential Care facility in Palmerston.
Privacy concerns among reasons public health won’t provide local case counts
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Concerns about privacy and “creating a false sense of security” are among the reasons offered by Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) for not offering municipality-specific data on local COVID-19 cases.
Norgan Theatre re-opening plan contingent on film availability
MINTO – The Norgan Theatre is projected to reopen at the beginning of January but that’s…