MOUNT FOREST – The Louise Marshall Hospital expansion and redevelopment project, which is on track to be completed by next spring, has received a huge boost.
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Public health confirms first school-related cases of COVID-19
GUELPH – Officials have confirmed there are now three school-related cases of COVID-19 in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region.
Many happy returns: Local hospitals benefit from donation of empties
TORONTO – Beer Store customers raised a total $2.3 million for hospitals and food banks across the province by donating their returns since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Puslinch reminds residents of restrictions, extends closure of some facilities
PUSLINCH – The Township of Puslinch is extending the closure of some municipal facilities until November and reminding residents of local COVID-19 restrictions.
Province announces new restrictions on bars, restaurants, strip clubs
TORONTO – After witnessing a steady rise in the number of COVID-19 cases across Ontario, the provincial government has announced new restrictions for restaurants, bars and strip clubs.
WOAA cancels 2020-21 senior hockey season
WELLINGTON COUNTY - With area hockey associations still assembling their Return to Play plans for the upcoming season, the Western Ontario Athletic Association (WOAA) has announced that the regional Senior ‘AA’ circuit will be a no-go for 2020-21.
Guelph-Eramosa council moving meetings to Zoom
BRUCEDALE – Guelph-Eramosa council will begin conducting council meetings on the video platform Zoom beginning Oct. 5, with an aim to returning to in-person meetings.
Consultant estimates Mapleton should spend $14 million on water, wastewater infrastructure by 2025
MAPLETON – Council here is considering a plan that would see the township spend almost $14 million on water and wastewater infrastructure over the next five years.
Wellington North reopening arenas, community centres in stages
KENILWORTH – Wellington North will be reopening its recreational facilities in stages, with ice rentals starting in early October.
Council allows Rockwood Foodland to keep its storage containers on site for three years
ROCKWOOD – The Township of Guelph-Eramosa is giving the Foodland grocery store in Rockwood three years to find a solution to the unsightly cluster of shipping containers and outdoor storage on its property.
County council cancels cost of living pay increases for non-union staff
GUELPH – Non-union of employees of Wellington County will not receive a cost of living pay increase for 2021 and council members will have their remuneration frozen at 2020 levels for the coming year.
County awards 10 scholarships, bursaries to local students
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Ten local students will be receiving educational scholarships and bursaries from the County of Wellington based on academic achievement, community involvement or financial need.
Georgetown man dead following collision
ERIN – A Georgetown man is dead following a collision between an SUV and a boom lift at the intersection of Trafalgar Road North and Sideroad 10 in Erin.
Northern Wellington partnership receives Digital Main Street grant
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The northern Wellington partnership of the Township of Mapleton, Wellington North and the Minto Chamber of Commerce announced Sept. 21 that they have received a $26,695 grant from Digital Main Street to fund a Digital Service Squad to help downtown small businesses.
Journey of a million steps ends with book for Elora resident
ELORA – Mike Duhacek embarked on an incredible journey in 2013 to raise funds for cancer research and now he’s written a book about his experience.