VANCOUVER – A new study from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute (ARI) offers insight into just how widespread the Omicron variant of COVID-19 may be in Canada.
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Councillor Tom Adams appointed chair of CVC Board of Directors
MISSISSAUGA – Town of Oakville councillor Tom Adams was acclaimed as chair of Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) at the inaugural 2022 board meeting held Jan. 21.
Guelph General Hospital holding virtual Black Tie Bingo
GUELPH – The 26th annual Black Tie Bingo, presented by Co-operators and Meridian Credit Union, will be a virtual gala for the second time, taking place on March 5.
More Canadians say they’re worse off now financially than any time since 2010
VANCOUVER – A new study from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute (ARI) finds some Canadians…
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations down in WDGPH region
WELLINGTON COUNTY - As of Jan. 31, there are 662 confirmed active cases throughout the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health region and 40 individuals are hospitalized with COVID-19 in the region.
Weapon, drug charges laid after police locate truck suspected to be stolen
MOUNT FOREST – Three people are facing serious criminal charges after being found by Wellington OPP officers with a grey pickup truck police say they believed to be stolen.
Wellington County council approves 2022 budget with two per cent tax increase
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County council has adopted a 2022 budget with a two per cent increase to the County portion of property taxes.
UGDSB to request deferral of Grade 3 and 6 EQAO assessments from ministry
GUELPH – Due to the ongoing strain of the pandemic, the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is requesting that the Ministry of Education defer EQAO testing for Grades 3 and 6 outside of this school year to another year.
Mercer rescinds remote work instruction effective Jan. 31
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Workers are permitted to return to in-person work settings on Jan. 31 as WDGPH Medical Officer of Health Dr. Nicola Mercer rescinds remote work instructions issued on Dec. 16 to employers.
OPP charge Rockwood resident following online child sexual exploitation investigation
ROCKWOOD – A resident here has been arrested and charged following an investigation into online child sexual exploitation.