PUSLINCH – Although Niki Florica started writing her book The Heir of Ariad long before COVID-19 was even a thing, she hopes young adult readers will find relevance in her epic fantasy.
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Rotary holds virtual duck race
CLIFFORD – The Clifford Rotary Duck Race was held on June 1 at the parkette at the traffic…
Health unit issues order requiring face coverings in commercial businesses
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The public health unit has issued an order requiring businesses to make it mandatory for all customers and staff members to wear face coverings.
Linton: Move to stage two ‘good news’ for county
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The inclusion of the county among the areas allowed to loosen restrictions designed to combat the spread of COVID-19 is good news, but comes with challenges, says Wellington County Warden Kelly Linton.
Province reopens child care centres, day camps
TORONTO — One day after unveiling details of stage two of its reopening plan, the province announced child care centres will also reopen on June 12 as part of the plan.
Erin Fair cancelled for first time in 170 years
ERIN - On June 7 the Erin Agricultural Society (EAS) board of directors voted “with deep regret,” to postpone the 170th edition of the fair due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wellington County will enter stage 2 of Ontario’s reopening plan on Friday
TORONTO — The province announced on June 8 that the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region is one of 24 across Ontario that will enter the second stage.
Breanna Frey happy to be home after life-changing trip to Africa
MAPLETON – When Breanna Frey left Mapleton for Botswana last September, she wasn’t prepared for was a global pandemic that would make getting home a daunting and dangerous endeavour.
GRCA reminding visitors to respect rules, restrictions
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) officials say they will restrict access or close parks altogether if visitors continue to break the rules.
Ontario extends emergency orders to June 19
TORONTO — The Ontario government has again extended the length of current emergency orders.
Arrest made in heavy equipment theft that sparked massive police response
CLIFFORD – A heavy equipment theft in Brant Township ended with the arrest of a Brockton man near here on June 5.
Thousands converge at Guelph City Hall for Black Lives Matter rally and march
GUELPH – The Black Lives Matter message was spoken, sung, shouted and roared through the streets of downtown Guelph on Saturday afternoon in a passionate and peaceful demonstration that began at city hall.
Puslinch supports Mapleton’s call for review of farm tax rate program
PUSLINCH - A resolution from Mapleton Township and a committee report from the County of Wellington both sparked conversation at Puslinch council’s June 3 meeting.
Minto projects $250,000 budget impact from COVID-19
MINTO – A treasury department report is tentatively projecting a combined $250,000 bottom line impact from COVID-19 on operations and water budgets for the municipality.
Town of Erin cancels summer camps
ERIN - The Town of Erin has cancelled town-run camps this summer.