MAPLETON – Council here has approved a formal policy that will allow some employees to continue working from home, even after pandemic-related restrictions are eased.
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Groups partner on eCommerce programs to assist Mapleton businesses
MAPLETON – Innovation Guelph recently announced a Community Collaboration Project, through the Digital Main Street project, with the Mapleton Chamber of Commerce.
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Wellington Terrace after caregiver tests positive
ABOYNE – A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Wellington Terrace Long-Term Care Home after an essential caregiver for a resident tested positive for the virus. County officials say the individual, last in the building on Feb. 21, is asymptomatic and in isolation at home.
Fibre optic internet service in sight for rural residents of Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH – The township has endorsed Ehtel Networks' application to the Universal Broadband Fund in an effort to extend its fibre optic services throughout portions of southern Grey County and northern Wellington County.
OPP unsure how much was stolen during mailbox break-ins, thefts
PUSLINCH – Police are looking to the person(s) responsible for breaking into mailboxes near Puslinch Lake and stealing mail.
County library staff to help with COVID-19 vaccination registration
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) recently launched an online pre-registration website for COVID-19 vaccination priority groups.
Group protests conditions in Ontario long-term care facilities
ARTHUR – Members of a group representing families concerned about loved ones in long-term care set up a protest outside the Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Home here on Saturday.
Viola Desmond’s story captivates students at Victoria Terrace Public School
FERGUS – Even though the idea of racism is complex and difficult for young students to digest, Newman’s Grade 1/2 class at Victoria Terrace Public School in Fergus was captivated by the story of Viola Desmond and her role in Canada’s Black history.
Twenty-four active COVID-19 cases at Cargill’s Watson Parkway plant in Guelph
GUELPH – The Cargill Canada operation on Watson Parkway in Guelph was reporting 24 active cases of COVID-19 among its staff on Feb. 23.
Payoff for climate foresight
Canadians have watched with horror and sympathy this month as millions of Texans suffered through blackouts, boil water orders, traffic nightmares and other results of a rare, at that latitude, and extended winter storm.
Snow Sculptures with a Twist contest offers winter fun for Minto residents
MINTO – The winners of the town-wide “Snow Sculptures with a Twist” competition were recently announced.
Funding ending for Harriston and area mental health clinic
MINTO- A grant that funds lifesaving mental health services to residents here will run out on March 31.
Fire destroys home in Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH – A local couple lost their home to fire on Feb. 15. Wellington North Fire Chief…
Saugeen Connects celebrates International Women’s Day with web talk featuring keynote speaker Diane Crawford
NEUSTADT – In their collective efforts towards advancing women economically, the Saugeen…
Registration required to address meetings
MINTO – Public participation in council meetings has become more challenging as councils move to…