GUELPH – Guelph General Hospital launched its first monthly 50/50 draw at the end of June and in…
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Maple Leaf Acres gets in the spirit of Halloween
Members of the Maple Leaf Acres community in Belwood are getting into the Halloween spirit with…
Paramedics ready to return to work after testing negative for COVID-19
GUELPH – Eight local paramedics forced to self-isolate after a co-worker tested positive for COVID-19 will soon return to work. The paramedic who tested positive is recovering well, officials say.
Erin District High School volunteer wrestling coach receives Everyday Hero Award
ERIN – An Orangeville man was named an Upper Grand District School Board Everyday Hero for his volunteer position as wrestling coach at Erin District High School (EDHS).
Six Community Living centres in Guelph, Wellington closing
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Community Living Guelph Wellington is closing its centres in Harriston, Mount Forest, Fergus, Erin and two centres in Guelph as it transitions to a “person-centred” approach to supporting people with developmental disabilities.
Police investigating after truckload of webcams worth $500,000 stolen
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – Police are seeking information after someone stole about $500,000 worth of webcams from a business here.
Guelph man, woman charged in attempted theft, vehicle ramming incident
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – Police have now charged a man and woman from Guelph after two people tried to steal a vehicle and then rammed into it when confronted by a homeowner.
CMHA launches new COVID-19 mental wellness campaign
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As the second wave of COVID-19 continues, mental health professionals are reminding residents that mental wellness is imperative to staying safe during the pandemic.
Catholic school board launches renewal of Equity Action Plan
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The renewal, aimed at ensuring the board is "more equitable, diverse and inclusive," requires input from students, staff and parents, officials stated in an Oct. 23 press release.
Region reports 33 new COVID-19 cases
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The number of active COVID-19 cases in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health region has risen by 30% in a week.
Fergus parade to be replaced with ‘Santa Claus Cruise’
FERGUS – The traditional Fergus Santa Claus Parade is not happening this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But Fergus residents can rest assured that Saint Nick will still be paying local children a visit in early December.
LaunchIt successful with move to virtual training platforms
MINTO – LaunchIt Minto was successful in providing training and assistance online while closed to the public during the early stages of the pandemic.
County’s leaf, yard waste collection begins Oct. 26
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Municipal officials here are reminding urban residents across the county that their first curbside collection of leaf and yard waste is coming up.
Thieves steal $100,000 worth of copper wire from business
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – On Oct. 19 Wellington County OPP responded to a theft reports at a business on Wellington Road 32 in Guelph-Eramosa.
Mapleton office to be open by appointment only
MAPLETON – Starting Oct. 26, Mapleton Township's municipal office will be open by appointment only.