As low housing availability and high costs continue to pose challenges for families across the province, residents in Wellington County are increasingly looking to local Additional Dwelling Unit allowances to meet their housing needs.
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Guelph Wellington Ontario Health Team celebrates accomplishments
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Guelph Wellington Ontario Health Team (GWOHT) is working to improve healthcare communication and health equities while supporting pandemic recovery.
Local Special Olympics athletes representing Team Canada
Special Olympics athletes Jennifer Allen and Marc Richardson are representing Team Canada in the 2023 World Games in Berlin, Germany.
Construction Ahead: Highway 6 road work beginning in June
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Those who regularly travel between Fergus and Guelph on Highway 6 will have noticed the pylons already and assumed construction is coming – and it is.
OPP reminding residents about scams targeting seniors
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As June is Seniors Month in Ontario, the OPP would like to raise awareness about frauds that target Ontario seniors.
Tim Hortons raises $183,000 with Smile Cookie Campaign
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Tim Hortons restaurants in Guelph and Wellington County collectively raised $183,000 through the national Smile Cookie campaign, including over $30,000 at the Fergus and Elora locations.
Rotary Club of Guelph donates $288,000 to The Grove
GUELPH AND WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Rotary Club of Guelph Charitable Foundation is donating $288,000 to support The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario, Wellington Guelph’s newest youth wellness centre.
Lovers of the Birds: Common nighthawk
Before I could decide my topic for the June 2023 column my answer came. Our neighbour, Beverly, texted me having seen a common nighthawk. These birds are members of the Nightjar family. Her family had been enjoying a lovely evening sitting outside.
Upcoming auditions for two shows with Elmira Theatre Company
ELMIRA – The Elmira Theatre Company is looking for actors to audition for two upcoming productions: Ed’s Garage and Pearl Gidley.
Group offers information to help seniors with mental health
TORONTO – The Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health (CCSMH) has practical tools for older adults, their families, and health care providers to better support their mental well-being.