WELLINGTON-HALTON HILLS – As part of the Wellington Advertiser's coverage of the 2022 provincial election, the newspaper offered all local candidates a chance to participate in a Q&A feature leading up to the June 2 election.
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Trustees reject policy amendment requiring police checks for volunteers
GUELPH – An amendment to a policy that would require all volunteers with the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) to obtain a vulnerable sector check when working with students under the age of 18 has been defeated.
Province provides funding for new student spaces
FERGUS – The Wellington Catholic District School Board has recently received funding to build a $5.2-million addition St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School in Fergus.
Longtime Legion members elected to helm of provincial command
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two area Royal Canadian Legion members are progressing up the ranks.
Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Service invites residents to share stories during Paramedic Services Week
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Paramedic services week, recognizing the work and dedication of paramedics across Canada, is underway until May 28.
Guelph researchers contending with avian influenza as virus spreads in Wellington County
GUELPH - At the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College, students and scientists within the department of pathobiology are working to better understand avian influenza and its implications. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed three outbreaks of bird flu in Wellington County.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases continue to decline across WDGPH region
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is reporting 170 confirmed active cases of COVID-19 throughout the health region as of May 24.
Storm closes Elora-Cataract Trailway, GRCA nature areas
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Several nature spaces and trails throughout the Grand River Conservation Area watershed have been closed as a result of a deadly storm that ripped through the province on May 21.
Nater introduces Food Day Canada Act in Ottawa
OTTAWA - Perth-Wellington MP John Nater introduced the Food Day in Canada Act in the House of Commons on May 19.
Tri-City Training Wrestling Club competes at Canadian Youth Championships
End to season – The May 7 weekend brought a close to the season for the The Tri-City Training…