GUELPH – The St. James Catholic High School Social Justice Club has turned its focus on providing the St. James community with support to help boost mental health and wellbeing.
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North Wellington long-term care facilities receive provincial COVID-19 funding
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The province is providing $424,000 in funding to help long-term care homes in northern Wellington cope with the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Public health reporting 149 COVID-19 cases over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health is reporting 149 new COVID-19 cases in the region over the weekend (Jan. 22 to 24) and the 15th COVID-related death in Wellington County.
Minto council approves rezoning of severed lot in agricultural area
MINTO – Town council approved a rezoning to limit uses of a newly-created rural lot to activities consistent with agricultural zoning.
Libraries to celebrate Family Literacy Day virtually on Jan. 27
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County libraries will be celebrating Family Literacy Day virtually this year and they invite families to take part on Jan. 27.
School boards: return to school will be delayed until Feb. 11 ‘at the earliest’
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health has extended virtual learning until Feb. 1, but school boards here say the return to class could be delayed up to an additional two weeks.
Mapleton council meetings now on YouTube
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Township of Mapleton announced on Jan. 15 that council meetings are now being recorded and uploaded to the township’s YouTube account after each meeting.
Elora Mill named number one spa destination in Canada
ELORA MILL – The Elora Mill Hotel and Spa has been named the number one spa and wellness destination in Canada – and number two in North America.
Wellington County launches roads master action plan
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local residents now have a chance to provide input into Wellington County’s new Roads Master Action Plan (RMAP).
Council approves re-zoning to facilitate townhouse development
HARRISTON – Minto council has approved a zoning amendment to allow an 18-unit townhouse development at the north end of King and Queen Streets here.
With school trips cancelled some local farmers offer virtual farm visits
WELLINGTON NORTH - In the absence of school trips due to the pandemic, two area farms are offering virtual trips so children can learn about farming and where their food comes from.
Wellington North council endorses IT collaboration efforts
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here has endorsed a consultant’s report on IT collaboration between Wellington County municipalities and directed staff to implement its recommendations where feasible.
Fergus man faces assault, uttering threat charges after domestic incident
FERGUS – A Fergus man faces several charges after what police allege was a drunken encounter that resulted in him assaulting and threatening two people – one of them his spouse.
Council approves CIP funding for greenhouse operation, gift store
WELLINGTON NORTH – Increasing demands on the township’s Community Improvement Program (CIP) may compel council to be more restrictive in distributing funds, says Mayor Andy Lennox.
Mapleton lifts ban on large fires
MAPLETON – The ban on fires more than 2m by 2m in size was implemented on Jan. 13, in response to the current stay-at-home order.