PONSONBY – Gary Willfang, a bus driver at Ponsonby Public School, has been named one of Upper Grand District School Board’s (UGDSB) “Everyday Heroes”.
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Climate mitigation initiatives could benefit farmers: Chisholme
MAPLETON – Local farmers may be able to take advantage of two new federal programs aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, says Wellington County climate change coordinator Karen Chisholme.
Two charged but OPP still looking for break-in suspect
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Police have now recovered a replica firearm used in an early morning break-in here, but they're still searching for a suspect.
Provincial government announces paid sick days plan
TORONTO – After voting down a paid sick day program nearly two dozen times over the past year, the Ontario government has changed its tune. On April 28, the provincial government announced its plan to introduce a paid leave program for workers impacted by COVID-19.
Proposed operations centre for Centre Wellington will cost $27 million
ELORA – Centre Wellington council is considering a $27-million operations centre in Fergus to centralize various departments. But two councillors are skeptical of a draft report presented to council on April 28.
Elora Sculpture Project to feature artists from coast to coast
ELORA – The Elora Sculpture Project will celebrate its 12th edition this year with an exhibition that showcases works from a variety of artists from across the country.
Mapleton approves water tower design elements
MAPLETON – The new water tower in Drayton will follow the colour scheme of the Mapleton logo and the village’s name will appear on the tower along with the township’s.
Centre Wellington Toastmasters Club offers public speaking practice during pandemic
CENTRE WELLINGTON – With virtual meetings and events becoming the norm during the pandemic, a large gap in communication has emerged. New skills are now required in order to effectively communicate with others.
UGDSB approves staffing/calendar for 2021-22, funding request for new school
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has approved a calendar and staffing for the 2021-22 school year as well as a funding request for a new elementary school in Fergus.
Warden supports province’s decision to seek feedback on municipal codes of conduct
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Warden Kelly Linton supports the Ontario government's decision to seek public feedback on how to strengthen municipal codes of conduct. “We at least need something that holds councillors to a basic level of conduct,” he said.
‘The Den’ Life Skills class receives ‘Everyday Hero’ Award
MOUNT FOREST – School spirit, community outreach efforts, and optimism have won staff and students from “The Den” Life Skills class at Wellington Heights Secondary School an “Everyday Hero” award.
Bring on the blooms: Centre Wellington greenhouse gearing up for season
FERGUS – In this sunny-snowy-rainy-hot-cold-snow again of a spring, it’s easy to believe Marisa MacKay has the best job in the world. MacKay is the horticulturist for Centre Wellington, and it’s her job to grow the annuals and perennials for township planters, flower boxes and gardens.
Three-hour on-street parking begins May long weekend in Fergus, Elora
ELORA - Three-hour on-street parking in downtown Elora and Fergus will begin on the May long weekend and end Oct. 31.
Children’s Foundation launches Free to Grow campaign
GUELPH - The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington has launched a fundraiser to get kids off a wait list and into a recreational activity.
Town of Minto to reconsider sale of Beehive Park
MINTO – Town council has agreed to reconsider the planned sale of Beehive Park.