CLIFFORD – A heavy equipment theft in Brant Township ended with the arrest of a Brockton man near here on June 5.
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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.
Elora Mill the host venue for final episode of Top Chef Canada
ELORA – Fans of the reality show Top Chef Canada might recognize the backdrop of the Season 8 finale.
Centre Wellington cancels summer camps, rentals, senior programming, events
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township has officially cancelled all township-run summer programs due to…
Black Lives Matter movement comes to Guelph, Wellington County
Mya Slocombe, left, and Monica Paynter installed a Back Lives Matter sign next to Victoria Park in Fergus on June 4. The Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) is organizing a Black Lives Matter rally in Guelph on June 6.
Standard Broadband planning $2.5-million fibre optic internet project in Puslinch
PUSLINCH - Acton-based company says project will start in early August, with the first connections available as early as mid-September.
Rabid bat found in neighbouring Dufferin County
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Public health officials are offering a warning about rabid animals after a bat tested positive for rabies in neighbouring Dufferin County.
GRCA cancels all summer day camps
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has cancelled all day camps this summer.
Health unit has started its regular mosquito larvicide program
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The program aims to reduce mosquito populations suspected of carrying West Nile virus.
Local doctor receives national Rural Long Service Award
PALMERSTON – Dr. Christopher Cressey has been recognized for his lengthy service to patients in rural communities.
COVID-19 has cost health unit $1 million
GUELPH – So far, COVID-19 has cost Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) about $1 million – mainly in extra staffing, extended hours and COVID-19 supplies - and the agency doesn’t know how much compensation the province may provide to help balance its books by year end.
Centre Wellington tech team heading to nationals
FERGUS - After four months of practice and competition, Falcontech King’s Guard, representing Centre Wellington District High School here, will advance to the CyberTitan National Finals.