ELORA – Centre Wellington councillor Steven VanLeeuwen gets to keep the title of deputy mayor a little longer. Council voted on Feb. 16 to defer a motion to remove VanLeeuwen as deputy mayor pending an investigation by the integrity commissioner.
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Public health unveils ‘robust’ plan for regional COVID-19 vaccination clinics
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The local health unit has unveiled a plan that aims to administer up to 10,000 COVID-19 vaccines per day and have three quarters of the region's population (16 and above) vaccinated by early August.
WDGPH reporting 62 new COVID-19 cases over long weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Another Wellington County resident has died, but COVID-19 case counts continue to drop in the county and across the region.
Nine schools in WDGPH region reporting student COVID-19 cases
WELLINGTON COUNTY – One week after returning to class, nine schools in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region, including three in Wellington County, are reporting student COVID-19 cases.
Back on the podium: Erin’s Rachael Karker wins bronze medal at X Games
ERIN – Rachael Karker was twisting and turning in the air on way to making a comfortable landing.
Trails near Guelph Lake to close next week for tree maintenance
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – Public trails near Guelph Lake here will be closed for four days next week for tree maintenance. The Grand River Conservation Authority announced the closures on Feb. 12.
WDGPH region will return to red COVID-19 alert level on Feb. 16
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The region was previously placed in the red level on Dec. 14 and remained there until the government introduced a province-wide lockdown on Dec. 26.
Council denies request to retain barn for commercial storage
MAPLETON – Council here has denied a request to allow use of an existing barn for a storage business on a severed rural lot.
OPP: Homeowner startled when suspect breaks in front door
INVERHAUGH – A Stratford man has been charged after a homeowner here caught someone breaking into their home through the front door.
County unveils takeout tool/map to encourage support of local businesses
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county has unveiled a new online tool that encourages residents to order takeout from local businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, notably the latest province-wide lockdown.
Puslinch councillors express concerns about Guelph transportation plan
PUSLINCH – Just as Canada has to be aware of the plans of its neighbour to the south, so must Puslinch know what’s being planned by its neighbour to the north.
Mayor: VanLeeuwen will no longer be deputy mayor
ELORA – Centre Wellington councillor Steven VanLeeuwen can keep his seat at the horseshoe, but it appears he will no longer be deputy mayor. Mayor Kelly Linton said he will be introducing a motion to remove and replace VanLeeuwen.
Township removing ice early at Arthur, Mount Forest arenas
WELLINGTON NORTH — Township staff here will start removing the ice from the Mount Forest and Arthur arenas as early as this week. Wellington North council approved the decision on Feb. 8.
Public health officials identify first local case of COVID-19 UK variant
GUELPH – Many residents may be worried about the inevitable arrival of COVID-19 variants, but public health officials say the first case was actually in the region a month ago.
Province postpones March break a month
TORONTO – In a school year plagued by near-constant upheaval, students and education workers have been served with yet another major change: a one-month postponement of their annual winter break. On Feb. 11 education minister Stephen Lecce announced the March break will be delayed until April 12.