GUELPH – The Ministry of Health is covering the extra $13 million in COVID-19 expenses incurred in 2021 for Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH), allowing the agency to present a balanced budget for 2022-23.
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Arthur man charged after hit-and-run crash
GUELPH – An Arthur man faces several charges after a hit-and-run collision here. "The collision caused significant damage to the two involved vehicles, one of which fled the scene," Guelph Police stated in a Nov. 4 press release.
Modernization funds allocated by Wellington North council
WELLINGTON NORTH - Council here has approved a staff recommendation to spend $406,781 in grant funds for 10 projects aimed at modernizing delivery of township services.
Mapleton council ponders changes to township’s procedural bylaw
MAPLETON – A provision to allow citizens to address council in timely fashion regarding items on their meeting agenda could be part of a revised procedural bylaw in the works for the township.
Lions donate $2,500 to Christmas Bureau program
Lions donation – Mount Forest Lions Club president Vern Job presented the Christmas…
Arthur Chamber of Commerce announces 2021 community award winners
Arthur Community Awards – The Arthur Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2021 community…
Local resident promotes War Amps legacy
KENILWORTH – As Remembrance Day approaches Lucas Beatty, 27, of Kenilworth, recently paused for a moment of silence at a local cenotaph to commemorate the veteran members of The War Amps.
A debt that can never be repaid
Nov. 11 is a solemn day in Canada and around the world. Every year since that day in 1918 we have remembered those who served and those who lost their lives in the Great War, and the wars that have followed.
Woodland Springs Women’s Institute celebrates 30 years
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Woodland Springs Women’s Institute celebrated their 30th…
Close call for driver in crash
WELLINGTON NORTH – In a Nov. 1 West Region OPP tweet, Wellington County OPP spokesperson Josh…