FERGUS – The traditional Fergus Santa Claus Parade is not happening this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But Fergus residents can rest assured that Saint Nick will still be paying local children a visit in early December.
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LaunchIt successful with move to virtual training platforms
MINTO – LaunchIt Minto was successful in providing training and assistance online while closed to the public during the early stages of the pandemic.
County’s leaf, yard waste collection begins Oct. 26
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Municipal officials here are reminding urban residents across the county that their first curbside collection of leaf and yard waste is coming up.
Thieves steal $100,000 worth of copper wire from business
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – On Oct. 19 Wellington County OPP responded to a theft reports at a business on Wellington Road 32 in Guelph-Eramosa.
Mapleton office to be open by appointment only
MAPLETON – Starting Oct. 26, Mapleton Township's municipal office will be open by appointment only.
Minto officials: no problems revealed during surprise kennel inspections
MINTO - A staff report on unannounced inspections conducted on all Minto dog kennels revealed well-run operations with clean, comfortable facilities that provide access to outdoor areas.
Guelph courthouse closed due to ‘HVAC concern’
GUELPH – Officials say the closure of the Wyndham Street courthouse here is related to "an HVAC concern" and not an employee testing positive for COVID-19 earlier in the week.
Fergus man dead after being struck by vehicle in Wilmot
WILMOT – Police are looking for the driver of a red Toyota FRS sports car after a Fergus man was struck and killed here on Thursday night.
Weekend showings halted at Norgan Theatre in Palmerston
MINTO – The Norgan Theatre in Palmerston will temporarily halt weekend film showings due to poor attendance resulting from a lack of new-release films.
Move to Saturday, location switch boosts farmers market
WELLINGTON NORTH – A move to Saturday mornings and a change of location gave the Wellington North Farmers Market a boost in terms of visitors and vendor participation in 2020.
Chamber announces Collaborative Women of Wellington County committee
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Officials say the new group, "driven by a leadership team of local business owners," will provide "a safe forum" for learning, connecting and accessing expertise.
Palmerston man charged in connection with assault, Taser threat: OPP
LISTOWEL – A Palmerston man faces several charges after he allegedly threatened another person with a Taser gun earlier this month.
‘Man from Toronto’ scene filmed in Elora
ELORA – On the morning of Oct. 21, traffic was stopped intermittently on Mill and Metcalfe streets, as well as on the Jack R. MacDonald pedestrian bridge, as a drone filmed a scene for the movie 'The Man from Toronto'.
Councillors allocated $1,500 for technology upgrades to facilitate remote work
WELLINGTON NORTH – Township councillors here will have access to up to $1,500 each for technology upgrades to facilitate remote work and meetings.
New COVID-19 cases reported in Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – On Oct. 22 Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) was reporting two active cases of COVID-19 in Wellington County.