GUELPH – The trial of a personal support worker formerly employed at the Eden House Care Facility in Guelph/Eramosa, resumed in Guelph court on June 28.
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Public health: wildfire smoke poses ‘serious’ air quality risk
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials are urging area residents to take precautions on Wednesday and Thursday due to the "serious" risk posed by wildfire smoke originating in Quebec and northeastern Ontario.
Guelph/Eramosa council discusses parking bylaws, encroachment policies, foreman’s retirement
BRUCEDALE – Parking bylaws, encroachment policies, and foreman Rod McClure’s retirement were topics of discussion during the Guelph/Eramosa council meeting on June 19.
Rural Change Makers program offered by ROI
GUELPH/ERAMOSA - The Rural Ontario Institute is offering individuals 18 to 25 years old the opportunity to help drive positive change in their rural community.
Guelph/Eramosa council receives audited financial statement
BRUCEDALE – The 2022 financial statement audit for Guelph/Eramosa Township, conducted by Murray Short and Michelle Steele, was presented to council on June 19.
Lemonade stand raises money for local charities
GUELPH/ERAMOSA - Ponsonby Public school students Marion de Jonge, middle, and Zoey de Jonge, right, ran a lemonade stand with their cousin Clara de Jonge, left, at their father’s workplace, Restoration Design, Inc., during the business’ Father’s Day open house.
Partial fire ban lifted by Wellington County fire departments
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County fire departments have lifted a partial fire ban in the municipalities of Minto, Mapleton, Wellington North, Centre Wellington, Erin, Puslinch and Guelph/Eramosa.
Masks no longer mandatory at local hospitals
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Starting Friday, masks are no longer required at the three hospitals in Wellington County. Patients, staff and visitors are now encouraged - but not required - to wear masks.
Public health urges caution to avoid risks due to poor air quality
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say the air quality in the region is "high risk" and area residents should take precautions – at least for the next few days.
Environment Canada issues air quality alert for Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Environment Canada has issued a special air quality alert for Wellington County, and much of southern Ontario, due to smoke plumes from Quebec and northeastern Ontario. "High levels of air pollution have developed due to smoke from forest fires," the June 7 alert states.