WELLINGTON COUNTY – While they dismiss the concept of "Blue Monday," Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) officials say the "winter blues" and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) are very real, albeit very different, phenomena.
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Local school boards recognize mental health toll of pandemic uncertainty on students
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As students once again settle in to online learning amid another surge in COVID-19 cases, school board officials say they recognize the toll the constant uncertainty of the pandemic is having on students’ mental health.
Drayton Entertainment announces new ‘Backstage Pass’ digital series
CAMBRIDGE – Drayton Entertainment is hoping to keep audiences connected and entertained amid another shutdown with its digital streaming series Backstage Pass.
Who cares? These folks do and they show it hundreds of ways
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Designed as a quick and easy fundraiser combined with some social time, it’s rather astounding that three 100 Men/Women Who Care organizations in Wellington County have continued to meet and make donations during the pandemic.
Public trails at Guelph Lake closed for construction
GUELPH – The public trails adjacent to the Speed River, between Victoria Road North and the Guelph Lake Dam, will be closed beginning Jan. 13, for the purpose of improving trail accessibility.
Taking to the hill at the Wellington County Museum and Archives
Ready for take off – Members of the McNicol family of Fergus – Declan, 8, Keagan, 6, and…
Students back in classrooms after snow storm delays return
WELLINGTON COUNTY - As in-person learning returns after delay following winter break, area school boards are navigating education and challenges of Omicron.
Pandemic getting to you? Experts offer advice on managing your mental health
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Just when it seemed we were close to finished this marathon of a pandemic, the Omicron variant has moved the finish line. And that has left many people feeling exhausted, exasperated, and ready to throw in the towel.
County staff deliver proposed budget at requested 2% tax rate increase
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County councillors got a look at the proposed budget for 2022 during a special council meeting on Jan. 10.
Unions, opposition frustrated by decision to suspend case reporting in schools
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local union representatives and an education critic are frustrated with the provincial government’s decision to suspend COVID-19 case reporting in schools and are questioning the province’s transparency and its ability to keep students safe.
