WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has launched its fall vaccine campaign, offering residents the chance to receive the flu and COVID-19 shot at the same time.
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Keith’s Trailer Sales in Erin named ‘RV Dealer of the Year’
ERIN – Keith’s Trailer Sales in Erin was named RV Dealer of the Year at the Ontario Recreational Vehicle Dealers Association’s (ORDVA) annual general meeting on Aug. 23.
County ponders position in wake of province’s Greenbelt reversal
GUELPH – With the province reversing course on removal of lands from the Greenbelt Wellington County councillors pondered the possibility of advocating for changes to the government’s arbitrary addition of farmland to urban boundaries within the county.
Erin Agricultural Society to hold 173rd annual fall fair
ERIN – The 173rd annual Erin Fall Fair, with the theme “Beyond the Barn Door,” runs Oct. 6 to 9.
Erin Fall Fair Activities at the Equine Tent
ERIN – When fair attendees wander to the back of the Erin Fall Fair on Thanksgiving weekend, they may hear nickering sounds from the Equine Tent.
Youth can participate in Culture Days at the Grove youth hubs
FERGUS - The Grove Wellington Guelph is participating in Culture Days with several events going on at the Fergus and Erin locations.
Masks again required at Wellington County hospitals
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Due to a recent rise in COVID-19 cases, masks will once again be required at all three hospitals in the county. Officials are asking visitors to be kind to health care workers, "especially when they ask you to wear a mask."
Public health launches new respiratory illness dashboard
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With the arrival of cold and flu season, public health is changing the way it reports cases of respiratory illnesses. On Sept. 19, WDGPH launched a new portal that combines reporting on flu, RSV and COVID-19.
Erin Rotary Club holds annual Feast of Hops fundraiser
ERIN — The Erin Rotary Club’s popular Feast of Hops fundraiser was held on Sept. 17 at the Erin Agricultural Society building.
Bandmates pay tribute to late Stompin’ Tom Connors
ERIN — Stompin’ Tom Connors’ bandmates stopped by the Erin cemetery on Sept. 16 to pay their respects to Connors.