WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is reporting 247 confirmed active cases of COVID-19 throughout the health region as of May 17. Two new deaths are reported.
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Agriculture at the forefront of Perth-Wellington candidates discussion
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Provincial election candidates for the Perth-Wellington riding discussed topics of importance to rural communities during a May 10 virtual meeting hosted by the Wellington Federation of Agriculture.
All Aboard Palmerston gearing up for first Raleway Festival June 25
PALMERSTON – The All Aboard Palmerston committee is inviting everyone to join them for “Ales on the Rails” on June 25, at the first-ever Raleway Festival.
Home For Good campaign to raise $5 million for permanent supportive housing
GUELPH – United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin, in collaboration with The Guelph Community Foundation, have launched what organizers are calling “the next major step to solving homelessness in the community.”
UGDSB officials project student enrolment to grow in next five years
GUELPH – Officials at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) are predicting student enrollment to increase in the next five years, according to the board's long-term accommodation plan (LTAP).
Joanne Young Evans takes mental health journey to the Yukon
YUKON – Joanne Young Evans took some of her own advice about building resiliency and headed to the Yukon for a few days. But this trip was more than just a holiday.
WCDSB rethinking learning strategies as board reviews de-streaming approach
GUELPH – Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) trustees are encouraging the board to rethink its approach to teaching as students undergo their second semester since the province introduced de-streaming.
Brief Service is reducing wait lists for youth at CMHA WW
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A new service at the Canadian Mental Health Association of Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) is designed to help meet the needs of the community by reducing wait times for youth.
Lupus Ontario celebrates Lupus Awareness Month in May
ONTARIO – May is Lupus Awareness Month, with May 10 being both World Lupus Day (internationally) and Lupus Awareness Day in Ontario.
Registration for Summer Arts Explosion Camps now open
GUELPH - Guelph Dance is is welcoming back campers in-person to explore creative expression through a variety of arts at its annual Summer Arts Explosion Camps.