CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Elora-Fergus-Guelph commuter bus took its final lap on July 4 as the service, run by Elliott Coach Lines, officially came to an end.
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Trustees still deadlocked on requiring police checks for volunteers
GUELPH – Trustees at the Upper Grand District School Board are once again deadlocked on an amendment to the board’s volunteer policy.
‘Long way to go’ in fixing hospital offload delays: paramedic chief
GUELPH - Ambulance offload delays at Guelph General Hospital continue straining limited emergency resources as Wellington County and Guelph look to new health minister to respond.
CMHA WW to carry on work of suicide awareness council
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) has confirmed the work of suicide awareness and prevention will continue despite the departure of the Suicide Awareness Council of Wellington-Dufferin.
Delegation calls on school board to declare a climate state of emergency
GUELPH – A delegation of staff and students is calling on Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) officials to declare a climate state of emergency.
Fourth Grove youth hub opens in Guelph on U of G campus
GUELPH – The Grove Guelph Wellington opened its fourth youth wellness hub on June 21 – this one on the University of Guelph campus, but it’s there to serve all youth in the city, not just university students.
Committee supports $2.25 million in affordable and social housing improvements
GUELPH – The county’s social services committee has endorsed recommendations for air conditioning installation at the county-owned affordable housing building located at 165 Gordon Street in Fergus, and the replacement of windows, doors, siding, downspouts and eaves at social housing in Guelph
Police investigating thefts tied to vehicle, home entries
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Police are investigating after a number of vehicles and homes were entered in the Cross Creek neighbourhood north of Guelph. The incidents occurred on June 14 and 15.
More vandalism at Guelph Black Heritage Society’s Heritage Hall
GUELPH – Denise Francis isn’t sure it if it’s racially-motivated or the acts of desperate, homeless people, but the Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) has experienced more vandalism at its Heritage Hall in Guelph.
First case of monkeypox identified in WDGPH region
GUELPH – Public health officials have identified the first case of monkeypox in the region, but stress there is no increased risk to the general public.