MINTO - Town council here is supporting a resolution calling for the province to withdraw its prohibition on golfing and other outdoor recreational activities that could be enjoyed while following pandemic-related public health guidelines.
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Paws-a-thon close to Mental Health Week goal
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Suicide Awareness Council of Wellington-Dufferin is hosting its first ever Paws-a-thon for mental health week.
Township receives OTF grant for Arthur Swimming Pool upgrades
ARTHUR – Wellington North has received $18,200 from the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Resilient Communities Fund for upgrades to the Arthur Pool. The project will include two outdoor showers, a reception area, a sneeze guard and an emergency gate.
Children aged 12 to 15 can now pre-register for COVID-19 vaccine
The health unit made the announcement on Twitter the morning of May 6, one day after Health Canada authorized use of the Pfizer vaccine in children 12 to 15 years of age.
Healthy Growth Committee zeroing in on attainable housing strategy
ELORA – A University of Guelph study indicates Centre Wellington needs more rental units, cheaper rental units, and rental leases with flexible terms to meet the housing demands of the community.
Cost of new fire trucks higher than anticipated due to pandemic
ERIN – Town officials are attributing a $32,000 cost overrun for two new fire department vehicles to the COVID-19 pandemic. On May 4 Erin council accepted the bid for the purchase of two light rescue vehicles at a price of $391,776, a nine per cent increase over what council had initially budgeted.
Fishburn: ‘Mental Health Week couldn’t be at a better time’
WELLINGTON COUNTY – May 3 to 9 is the 70th annual Mental Health Week. And according to Helen Fishburn, CEO of Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo-Wellington (CMHAWW), due to the impact of COVID-19, “this is the most important mental health week in our history.”
Guelph/Eramosa girl hosts TVOKids series about life on the farm
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – During a time of virtual learning and stay-at-home orders, educational content is needed now more than ever for young children. That is where the preschool series titled Gabby’s Farm comes in. The children series will premiere on TVOKids on May 17.
Police looking to identify man who had ‘interaction’ with youth
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Police are looking for help to identify a man they say was "involved in an interaction" with 15-year-old youth here last month.
Guelph’s City Hall turned blue for 10th annual Doctor’s Day
GUELPH – City Hall’s Market Square turned blue on May 1 to show appreciation for Ontario’s frontline healthcare workers and to celebrate the 10th annual Doctor’s Day and the #ShineALightForThem campaign.
Guelph/Eramosa council briefs: township to use mail-in voting for 2022 election
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Township council here has approved an alternative method of voting for next year’s municipal election.
OPP investigating rash of catalytic converter thefts
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Police are offering tips to help residents protect their vehicles following a rash of catalytic converter thefts over the last month.
Minto Fire respond to storage barn fire with support from other fire departments
Barn fire – Minto firefighters responded to a fire in a storage barn near Palmerston on…
Township working toward sewage allocations
WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington North council has agreed to direct staff to work towards…
Dominos provides pizza treat for blood donors
Domino’s donates - Donors at the Palmerston Blood Donor Clinic on April 29 received an extra treat for their efforts.