GUELPH – Martha MacNeil heard from enough people with concerns that she asked trustees at the June 16 meeting of the Upper Grand District School Board to form a task force to look into police presence in schools.
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Rabies vaccine baiting to start soon in Wellington County
GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is advising the community that efforts to curb the spread of rabies in wild animals will continue this summer.
New gift card program coming to Puslinch businesses
PUSLINCH – Township council has approved a new gift certificate program for local businesses here.
Suspicious fire destroys abandoned house in Guelph-Eramosa
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – Police and fire officials are investigating and the Ontario Fire…
Black Lives Matter protest in Fergus draws about 500
FERGUS – About 500 people turned up at Victoria Park on June 20. They heard sobering stories of overt racism in this community.
Township opens splash pads in Arthur, Mount Forest
WELLINGTON NORTH - Splash pads in Mount Forest and Arthur are now open.
Province asks school boards to plan for all scenarios come September
TORONTO – The Ontario government's plan to reopen schools includes three main scenarios: a normal school day routine, a modified routine with alternating days and caps on students allowed in classrooms, and at home learning.
Public health: Black Lives Matter protest not linked to spike in COVID-19 cases
GUELPH – None of the new cases of COVID-19 in Guelph have been traced to the June 6 Black Lives Matter protest in Guelph, public health officials say.
Puslinch working on process for businesses looking to create, expand patios
PUSLINCH – Township staff here are working on a process for businesses looking to expand their patios to increase business during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minto and Wellington North make plans to share drainage superintendent post
MINTO – The Town of Minto has agreed to work with Wellington North on a plan to share a full-time municipal drainage superintendent.
Centre Wellington to fund grant program to help businesses reopen
ELORA – The local economic development task force has established an economic recovery action plan to help businesses throughout Centre Wellington as they get the green light to reopen.
Canadian company launches Fergus-Opoly board game
CENTRE WELLINGTON - The new Fergus-themed board game based on Monopoly is available for purchase this summer.
Mapleton and Minto partner on new youth services hub
PALMERSTON - Mapleton and Minto will be partners on a new Integrated Youth Services Network (IYSN) hub to be located next to Norwell District Secondary School here.
Erin council to consider extending grace period on interest for taxpayers in arrears
ERIN – Council will discuss the possibility of extending the grace period into the second half of the year on interest and penalties for taxpayers at its next meeting.
Drayton splash pad reopening June 19
MAPLETON - Township officials made the announcement on June 18 as part of its response to the province's gradual reopening of businesses and amenities that closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.