GUELPH – CUPE Local 4392, which represents workers at Community Living Guelph Wellington, has launched a new online campaign in response to the abrupt closure of six day program sites that support adults with developmental disabilities.
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Council approves plan to increase water, wastewater rates
WELLINGTON NORTH – While adopting a plan that would see water and wastewater rates rise by 1.5 per cent annually from 2022 to 2026, council reserved the right to review a planned increase for next year.
Ombudsman to become Wellington North’s closed meeting investigator
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Ontario Ombudsman will become the closed meeting investigator for this municipality as of Jan. 1.
Council ponders capital spending ‘holiday’ to keep tax levy stable
WELLINGTON NORTH – While “a short holiday” from some capital spending “makes sense,” in order to hold the line for local taxpayers struggling through a global pandemic, Mayor Andy Lennox wants to ensure necessary projects move forward next year.
Mount Forest Downtown Gold Bikes for Simon Campaign raised more than $17,500
Gold Bike campaign – The Mount Forest Downtown (MFD) Gold Bikes for Simon Campaign wrapped up at…
Lions provide assist to local hospital
Hospital donation – Mount Forest Lions Club president Marty Young presented a cheque for…
Grade 7 students, teachers donate 450 pounds of non-perishables to Mount Forest Community Food Pantry
Students donate – On Oct. 20 Grade 7 students, accompanied by their teacher Cheryl Keiffer,…
MP John Nater invites applications for Second World War Tribute program
PERTH-WELLINGTON – In conjunction with Veterans Affairs, local MP John Nater is inviting…
Six Community Living centres in Guelph, Wellington closing
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Community Living Guelph Wellington is closing its centres in Harriston, Mount Forest, Fergus, Erin and two centres in Guelph as it transitions to a “person-centred” approach to supporting people with developmental disabilities.
Move to Saturday, location switch boosts farmers market
WELLINGTON NORTH – A move to Saturday mornings and a change of location gave the Wellington North Farmers Market a boost in terms of visitors and vendor participation in 2020.