GUELPH - Alison Crumblehulme is the new incoming CEO of Innovation Guelph (IG), effective Jan. 10, 2022.
Wellington County
WCDSB selects chair and vice chair for 2021-22 school year
GUELPH – The Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) trustees selected their chair and vice chair for the coming year at the board’s inaugural meeting on the evening of Dec. 6.
Women in Crisis holds vigil on National Day of Remembrance and Action
GUELPH – Always a moving ceremony, Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis (WIC) held a vigil at Marianne’s Park in Guelph on Dec. 6 to mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
WDGPH reporting 73 new COVID-19 cases over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting 73 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend (Dec. 3 to 5). The region’s active case count sits at 135 as of Dec. 6.
Former UGDSB director of education Martha Rogers dead at 73
GUELPH – Less than four months after retiring as director of education with the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB), Martha Rogers has died. Rogers, 73, passed away peacefully at her Elora home over the weekend.
WDGPH ready for paediatric vaccine, booster shots – but Omicron a ‘wild card’
GUELPH – The Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) board heard a lot about COVID-19 at its Dec. 1 meeting: vaccines for children aged five to 11, booster vaccines, and the new Omicron variant that’s throwing a monkey wrench into plans.
Documentation of 153rd Wellington Battalion Colours highlighted at county council
GUELPH - A Wellington County Museum and Archives initiative to document the 153rd Wellington Battalion Great War Colours was highlighted at the Nov. 25 meeting of county council.
Province expands booster shot eligibility to those aged 50 and over
TORONTO - Ontarians aged 50 and over can begin scheduling third dose COVID-19 vaccinations on Dec. 13. Appointments can be booked at least six months after their second dose.
Commuter Bus continues to see decline in ridership
CENTRE WELLINGTON – After over 30 years of service, the Commuter Bus is facing termination due to a lack of ridership.
OPP: latest research shows high levels of chemicals, lower-than-advertised levels of THC in illegal cannabis
ORILLIA – OPP officials say tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and pesticide analysis of illegal cannabis shows consumers should break ties with their “dealer” and switch to legal products.