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Province moving WDGPH region to red COVID-19 alert level on Dec. 14
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local politicians and health officials warned for weeks that it could happen - and now it has. On Dec. 11, the province announced it is moving the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region into the red (control) level of its COVID-19 alert system, effective Dec. 14.
Calls up at Guelph-Wellington distress line; agency seeking donations
GUELPH – Calls to the Family Counselling and Support Services distress line normally increase over the holidays, but with the added pressure of the ongoing pandemic, Joanne Young Evans is worried.
Riverfest Elora among groups to receive provincial tourism funding
TORONTO - The Ontario government is investing nearly $4.4 million to support the long-term sustainability of the province’s tourism industry.
Here4Hope launching Messages4Hope for the Holidays campaign
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Following a successful Messages4Hope campaign in the fall, Here4Hope is launching a special Messages4Hope for the Holidays campaign.
Harriston Rising holding ‘Holiday Hanger’ contest
HARRISTON - Harriston Rising is inviting children of all ages to help decorate the downtown.
Mapleton Township applies for COVID-19 funding
MAPLETON – Council here has decided to apply for COVID-19 funding from the federal and provincial governments to address projects at the PMD arena.
Wellington County projecting tax increase of 2.5% in 2021
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Preliminary figures in Wellington County’s 10-year plan show ratepayers are facing a 2.5 per cent tax increase to support a 4.2% levy increase for 2021.
GRCA, Conservation Ontario, disappointed with approval of legislation changes
CAMBRIDGE – Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) officials expressed disappointment after the provincial government passed legislation that makes substantial changes to the Conservation Authorities Act and the Planning Act.
Puslinch asks CBM to cease below water table extraction at Roszell Road pit
PUSLINCH – Council here has asked CBM Aggregates to cease below water table extraction of “Lake C” at the Roszell Road gravel pit.
Town council approves two CIP grants for Harriston buildings
HARRISTON – Minto council has approved two Community Improvement grants worth a combined $4,000 to enhance downtown buildings here.
Drayton boy raises $300, Christmas cheer through cookie sales
DRAYTON – Chase Martin wanted to share kindness this Christmas season.
Security from Trespass Act comes into effect; not everyone on board
GUELPH – Food and agricultural organizations are lauding the proclamation of the Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2020 that came into effect Dec. 5. But animal rights groups say the act only serves to protect animal abusers.
Edge makes $75,000 donations to two local hospital foundations
MOUNT FOREST – Two north Wellington hospital foundations are the recipients of a massive gift…
Mount Forest Lions welcomed Santa to town with drive-thru parade
Keeping spirits high – Santa Claus visited Mount Forest for a reverse drive-thru parade…