OTTAWA – The OPP, RCMP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are joining forces to launch a fraud prevention campaign from Feb. 6 to 10.
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GBHS kicks off Black Heritage Month with flag raising
GUELPH – The Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) celebrates Black Heritage Month, to “commemorate the past and present accomplishments within Black community” and “set sights on our bright future ahead,” said GBHS president Denise Francis.
Second annual Wellington County Writers’ Festival set for June 10
ABOYNE – Following a successful inaugural event last year, officials have announced the second annual Wellington County Writers’ Festival will be held on June 10.
COVID-19 hospitalizations down significantly this week
WELLINGTON COUNTY – COVID-19 hospitalizations are down significantly across the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region this week and local case counts have dropped for the fourth week in a row.
Oakville councillor Tom Adams re-elected CVC board chair
MISSISSAUGA – Oakville councillor Tom Adams was elected as chair of Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) at the inaugural 2023 board meeting on Jan. 20.
Leah Herrfort wins gold with Team Canada at World University Games
University of Waterloo Warriors forward Leah Herrfort, who grew up in Palmerston, was part of Canada’s women’s hockey team at the FISU World University Games held in Lake Placid, where Canada took the gold medal.
White acclaimed as chair of GRCA board
CAMBRIDGE – Guelph/Eramosa Mayor Chris White will continue to serve as chair of the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) board of directors. White was acclaimed by the board at the general membership meeting on Jan. 27.
Council approves design for new library project in Erin
GUELPH – The top floor of a planned new library in Erin village will include potentially “one of the best rooms in the whole County of Wellington” according to the head of the architectural firm that designed it.
Cork calls for meeting to consider relocation of county administration facilities
GUELPH – Wellington County councillor Campbell Cork is calling for council to hold a special meeting to discuss future plans for, and the location of, county administration facilities.
County approves budget with 3.8% tax rate increase
GUELPH – Wellington County council has approved a 2023 budget with a 3.8 per cent tax rate increase anticipated to cost the average residential taxpayer an additional $24 per $100,000 of assessment.