WELLINGTON COUNTY – With the provincial government expanding its list of workers eligible for the Emergency School Age Child Care Program, the County of Wellington is reporting there are spaces available in the county and Guelph.
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Palmerston man charged in historical sexual assaults involving multiple victims
PALMERSTON – A Palmerston man faces 10 charges related to a series of sex-related offences involving multiple victims over a 12-year period.
County opts for further study of community safety zones
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Establishing community safety zones around the county will be considered as part of a roads master action plan, after a proposal to fast-track implementation of the traffic control measures failed to gain approval at the committee level.
Two more long-term care deaths reported at Caressant Care Arthur
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A COVID-19 outbreak in Caressant Care Arthur's retirement home has been declared over, but another in the facility's long-term care home has grown to 106 cases, including two more deaths.
Section of Elora Cataract Trailway to close for tree maintenance
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is closing a section of the Elora Cataract Trailway here next week for "hazard tree maintenance."
No word from province, public health on local students’ return to class
WELLINGTON COUNTY – There remains no timetable, from the province or public health, for the return to in-person learning at local schools.
Broadband project completed in Inverhaugh, Ponsonby, Ariss
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Residents in 674 homes in Inverhaugh, Ponsonby and Ariss now have access to fast, reliable internet service, after the completion of a $2.7-million broadband infrastructure project.
County passes budget with 1.2% tax increase
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A 2021 budget with a 1.2 per cent increase in the county portion of property taxes was approved by county council on Jan. 28. County residents can expect to pay about $8 more in taxes per $100,000 assessment on the county portion of their tax bills.
Belwood man charged with luring a minor, distributing child pornography
BELWOOD – Police have charged a Belwood man with luring a minor and child pornography. Wellington County OPP officials say police executed a search warrant at a Belwood home on Jan. 28.
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Palmerston hospital
PALMERSTON – Officials have declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Palmerston and District Hospital (PDH), with four inpatients and one staff member testing positive for the virus.
CW councillors encourage municipal representatives to give to community groups
ELORA – Centre Wellington councillors wore their hearts on their sleeves at the Jan. 18 council meeting as two councillors put forth motions to benefit charitable organizations and welcome local newcomers.
Township changing website provider to save cash and facilitate partnership
MAPLETON – A change in website providers will allow the township to save money and make working…
County approves 30 additional emergency child care spaces
GUELPH – With the extension of remote learning in Wellington County and the City of Guelph,…
Donations rolling in for youth hub in Palmerston
MINTO – More than $228,000 in cash and in-kind contributions have been received for an Integrated Youth Services Network (IYSN) hub set to open in Palmerston in the near future.
Hockey night in Alma
Hitting the ice – It was hockey night in Alma as local residents took to the ice at the Alma…