GUELPH – Two Waterloo children are hoping to raise $10,000 for Hospice Wellington – a gesture of thanks for the organization, and a touching memorial for their grandmother, who passed away on July 6 at the Guelph facility.
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Foundation provides grant to help health team reach Mennonite, Amish populations
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Mount Forest Family Health Team (MFFHT) has received a grant to help it provide virtual support to area Mennonite and Amish residents.
Mapleton to reopen playgrounds, buildings to coincide with province’s reopening plan
MAPLETON - Playgrounds and facilities in Mapleton Township will reopen within days, four months after closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Public health issues revised order for face coverings in businesses
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With the province entering stage three of its reopening plan on July 17, the public health unit has revised its order requiring face coverings in all commercial businesses.
LPAT approves Halton Crushed Stone expansion
ERIN - Halton Crushed Stone Ltd. can move forward with its plans to expand operations at the Erin Pit now that the Local Planning Appeals Tribunal (LPAT) has released its decision on the matter.
Wellington County will enter stage three of Ontario’s reopening plan on July 17
TORONTO - The province announced on July 13 that the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region is one of 24 across Ontario that will enter the third stage.
Smart Cities initiative evolves to adapt to COVID crisis
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The joint Smart Cities initiative between the county and the City of Guelph is moving forward under a revised plan following a planning hiatus resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Province announces funding for homeless shelters, housing
WELLINGTON COUNTY – It’s too soon to say what impact a $150 million cash injection of provincial funding for homeless shelters and longer-term housing will have at a local level, says the county’s social services administrator.
Council clears the way for new subdivision in Elora
ELORA – Centre Wellington Township council agreed to enter into a subdivision agreement and service finance agreement with Haylock Farm Ltd., a move that will kick-start a new subdivision in Elora.
Council votes to replace two bridges rather than rehabilitate
ELORA – Centre Wellington council decided not to designate bridges 24WG and 4WG as cultural heritage assets at its council meeting June 29, after hearing from a local farmer, Richard Wright, and Jean Gerrard, a member of Heritage Centre Wellington.
Georgina Street reconstruction set to begin in Arthur
WELLINGTON NORTH – Reconstruction of Georgina Street in Arthur is set to get underway Monday.
Province extends emergency orders to July 22
QUEEN’S PARK - The provincial government, has officially extended all emergency orders currently in force under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act to July 22.
Public health preparing for second wave of COVID-19
GUELPH – The local public health unit is hoping for the best but preparing for the worst as COVID-19 still dominates life entering the second half of the year.
Water conservation urged throughout Grand River watershed
CAMBRIDGE - Water users throughout the Grand River watershed are being asked to cut their consumption by 10 per cent, because of the hot, dry weather.
Love them or hate them, you have to get used to wearing a mask
GUELPH – You might not like wearing a face mask, but get used to it, says public health.