WELLINGTON COUNTY – There’s a shortfall of more than 14,000 affordable housing units across Guelph and Wellington County, based on the most current information available, explains a report from the county’s director of housing services.
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Township to buy ice resurfacer for $183,000
MAPLETON – Township council has approved the purchase of a $183,000 ice resurfacer a little earlier than originally planned to ensure it arrives in time for the 2026-27 ice rental season.
Woolwich butter tart festival supports Groves hospital
ELMIRA – The third annual “For the Love of Butter Tarts Festival” will be donating a portion of its ticket sales to support Groves Memorial Community Hospital.
Children learn skills, life lessons in schoolyard gardens
FERGUS – Outdoor planting boxes have been popping up outside schools in recent years.
CIRO warns seniors of scams
TORONTO – To help raise awareness for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, June 15, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO), issued a warning against scams targetting seniors. CIRO enforcement data reveals that approximately 30 per cent of all CIRO case assessment files involve seniors.
Clifford Rotary donates $1,200 to food bank
CLIFFORD – Clifford Rotary supported the Clifford Food Bank with a recent donation of $1,200 to help feed local families in need.
Fergus pub employee Robert O’Brien found guilty of sexual assault
GUELPH – A longtime staff member at the Goofie Newfie was charged with four counts of sexual assault in June 2023, and was found guilty of two counts on June 16.
‘Beat the odds’: Save Our Water celebrates victory
CENTRE WELLINGTON – After a 10-year fight, local activist group Save Our Water has completed its goal of keeping area water sources in local hands.
Second complaint filed against OPP in death of Nathaniel Schofield
GUELPH – The mother of an Arthur man who died in police custody last year has filed a second complaint with Ontario's police oversight agency.
UGDSB students present multimedia show ‘Speed River Anthology’
GUELPH – Local history will be told through theatrical performances, live music, film and animation during the Speed River Anthology.
Southgate pledges $250,000 to new outdoor pool in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Aquatics Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee says the Township of Southgate has committed $250,000 towards the construction of the new Mount Forest outdoor pool.
Special Olympics bocce ball team wins gold at provincial championship
OTTAWA – The Special Olympics bocce ball team from Wellington Heights Secondary School (WHSS) has brought home gold medals from the provincial championships.
School board explores bringing IB diploma program to Wellington, Dufferin
GUELPH – Some parents and students would like the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma program to be offered in Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) schools in Wellington and Dufferin counties.
Rockwood man celebrates 100th blood donation
GUELPH – Rockwood resident Andrew Vince made a momentous blood donation on June 3.
Public health unit may have to consider more hires in near future
GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) has exhausted all the cost-saving and efficiency measures it can and will soon have to look at increasing staffing levels.