MOUNT FOREST – The oncology unit at Louise Marshall Hospital is adjusting its clinic hours. Effective April 19, the unit will move from a Monday-to-Friday schedule to a Tuesday-to-Friday schedule.
Wellington County
CMHA calls for additional funding to address demand
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Ontario Division is calling on the province to increase mental health and addictions funding.
Mask Off Guelph event raises $50,000 for The Grove Hubs
GUELPH – Mask Off Guelph held the “MASKuerade with a twist” event on April 9 with proceeds going to The Grove Hubs, a Youth Mental Health Ontario initiative providing mental health supports to area youth.
County passes bylaw designating nine Community Safety Zones
GUELPH – Nine Community Safety Zones are set to go into effect on roads around Wellington County later this spring. A bylaw approved by council designates road segments where enhanced fines can be levied for speeding and other traffic offences.
Housing, child care, defence, deficit identified by local politicians as main budget concerns
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A 2022 federal budget heavy on measures aimed at calming a skyrocketing housing market was tabled by finance minister Chrystia Freeland on April 7.
Active COVID-19 cases reach level not seen since late January
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Despite COVID-19 testing restrictions across the province, confirmed cases continue to rise in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region.
Important dates for the 2022 municipal election
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As the 2022 municipal election nears, it may be time for prospective candidates to mark some important dates in their calendars.
Crime Stoppers: videos illustrate reality of trafficking, sex assault
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW) officials say new videos on human trafficking and sexual assault help urge victims to take advantage of supports and encourage others to report the crimes.
Guelph Museums guiding McCrae 150 Memorial Tour in Europe
GUELPH - This year marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of Lt. Col. John McCrae and to commemorate the occasion, Guelph Museums will lead a guided tour through Europe this summer.
UGDSB to develop new multi-year plan
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is undergoing a multi-year plan (MYP) process to set the board’s priorities for the next four years.