GUELPH – A portion of the Cargill meat processing plant on Dunlop Drive in Guelph is shutting down after 82 workers tested positive for COVID-19.
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Clifford man, Guelph woman charged after stabbing
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – Two people have been charged with assault following a stabbing here on Wednesday.
Wellington North plans small tax increase for 2021
WELLINGTON NORTH – The average residential taxpayer here will pay about $42 more in taxes next year, but only about $2.50 more for township purposes – if the current draft of the municipal budget is approved as currently projected.
Erin council approves 2021 budget, 1% tax increase
ERIN – Erin councillors have unanimously approved the 2021 budget, including $12.3 million in operating costs, $25.7 million in capital spending, a freeze on wages and salaries for staff, and an increase of 1 per cent on the local portion of the property tax bill.
COVID-19 vaccine likely won’t be required to attend school: WDGPH
GUELPH – Students will likely be able to attend in-person classes whether or not they get the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available.
Request to fund staff for youth network initiative referred to county budget discussions
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A request to provide funding for support staff for a local Integrated Youth Services Network (IYSN) initiative will be considered by Wellington County through the 2021 budget process.
UGDSB explores facility partnerships
GUELPH – There are currently no suitable facility partnerships available in Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) schools this year, despite four schools meeting the criteria.
OPP investigating ‘non-suspicious death’ after body found in Elora Gorge
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Police continue to investigate what they're calling a "non-suspicious death" here.
County receives $2 million in provincial social services relief funding
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The County of Wellington will receive more than $2 million from a third round of social services relief funding announced on Dec. 15.
Santa parades through streets of Clifford
Santa cruises Clifford – Clifford volunteer firefighters set out at 6pm on Nov. 28 to sound…
Agricultural society appoints new president
DRAYTON – John Foster was appointed president of the Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society during…
High Schools offer virtual showcases
GUELPH - Grade 8 students and their parents/guardians are invited to learn more about Upper Grand District School Board high schools.
Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora hosted a drive-thru Christmas party for KidsAbility
Drive-thru party – Jaylynn, 5, and Ryden McClellen, 9, each received a gift from Santa on Dec. 15…
Elora Public School families donate items to Centre Wellington Food Bank
Donation – Elora Public School students Mya Hunt, left, and Ella Ladner show off some of the…
Trees for Tots to continue Christmas tree collection in Guelph, Puslinch, Rockwood
GUELPH - Trees for Tots, an annual local community service event and fundraiser run by the Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington is back for its ninth year, and will be presented by the Champion Mortgage Team.