GUELPH - The People and Information Network (PIN) launched a Community Benefit Sector Survey this fall to understand the impact of COVID-19 locally.
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Reading Rocks starting up again; in need of volunteers
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Learning Disabilities Association of Wellington County’s Reading Rocks program is set to begin again in January.
Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora launches annual fundraiser
Christmas fundraiser – The Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora has launched its annual Christmas…
Centre Wellington building department to replace contract with full-time position
ELORA – Centre Wellington’s chief building official made the case for a new hire in his department at the Nov. 23 council meeting.
GRCA asking province to reconsider changes proposed in budget
CAMBRIDGE – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is sending a report to the Ontario government outlining the reasons it hopes the province will reconsider some changes it proposed in Bill 229: Protect, Support and Recover from COVID-19 Act (Budget Measures).
Julie Ellis, co-creator of Mabel’s Labels, first speaker for CWOW series
WELLINGTON COUNTY – CWOW (Collaborative Women of Wellington County) is launching a speakers…
Laura Adlers appointed Officer of the Cross of Recognition by the Republic of Latvia
ELORA – Elora Singers’ executive director, Laura Adlers, has been appointed an Officer of…
Two ways to save trees this Christmas
ELORA – Tree Trust – a charitable organization that fights climate change by preserving large legacy trees in a community – has two ways citizens can help as Christmas season approaches.
4-H Ontario launches new website
ROCKWOOD – 4-H Ontario announced the launch of a new website on Nov. 16. The organization…
Farm in Guelph-Eramosa can manufacture drainage tiles
BRUCEDALE - Guelph-Eramosa council approved a site plan agreement for a farm to add facilities to operate a drainage tile business on the property at 5898 6th Line.
Victim Services fully operational across province during pandemic
GUELPH – Since the onset of COVID-19, members of the Ontario Network of Victim Service Providers (ONVSP) have seen an increase in domestic violence and sexual assault calls.
Province recommends restricting holiday celebrations to your own household
TORONTO – The holidays, like many things in 2020, are going to look different this year due to COVID-19. On Nov. 25, the province offered “preliminary guidance” on how to safely celebrate this holiday season.
Major subdivision proposal in Arthur sparks concern over flooding, ecological impact
WELLINGTON NORTH – Local residents expressed concerns about stormwater management and environmental impacts during a Nov. 23 public meeting on a proposed 240-unit subdivision in Arthur.
Town of Erin officials trying to keep tax increase to 1%
ERIN – Town council’s first glimpse of the 2021 draft budget shows an $85,000 increase to the operating budget over 2020. That means a one per cent tax increase on residential properties or $18 more on a $600,000 home.
Local food banks to provide holiday cheer despite pandemic
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As food banks and service groups prepare to provide Christmas hampers for those in need throughout Wellington County this holiday season, COVID-19 is top of mind.