WELLINGTON COUNTY – There are 23 new cases of COVID-19 in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region on Sept. 21.
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Elora Fergus Studio Tour transitions to gallery show and sale
ELORA – The Elora Fergus Studio Tour has been cancelled for the first time in its 34-year history due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In its place, the Elora Centre for the Arts (ECFTA) and the Studio Tour have collaborated to offer a Gallery Show and Sale in the ECFTA Minarovich Gallery.
Minto council briefs: Town cancels Fire and Ice Family New Year’s Eve celebration
MINTO – At the Sept. 15 meeting, council approved a staff recommendation to the cancel the Dec. 31 event due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
Officials cut social gathering limits across the entire province
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Stricter gathering limits instituted earlier this week in the Peel, Toronto and Ottawa regions are now in effect across the province of Ontario.
COVID-19 outbreak over at Orangeville home
ORANGEVILLE – A COVID-19 outbreak at Avalon Care Centre here has been declared over.
Erin Fair holding online auction, other fundraisers and activities leading up to Thanksgiving
ERIN - Despite the cancellation of the Erin Fair, officials say activities and fundraisers will continue.
Wellington North to lower speed limit on sideroad
WELLLINGTON NORTH – Township council has approved a plan to lower the speed limit on Sideroad 3 West, from Sally Street to Wellington Road 6, from 80 to 60km/h.
Fire in Erin destroys vehicle, transport trailers
ERIN – A vehicle and two transport trailers were destroyed in a fire that occurred overnight…
Puslinch Township unveils new website
ABERFOYLE – The Township of Puslinch has launched its new municipal website.
Live2Lead event returns to Minto
MINTO - Live2Lead, a half-day leader development experience designed to equip attendees with new perspectives, practical tools and key takeaways, will be presented at the Norgan Theatre in Palmerston on Oct. 9.
New Mount Forest entrance signs spark debate and vandalism
MOUNT FOREST – Entrance signs to most communities don’t generate a lot of discussion. However, Mount Forest’s welcome markers, featuring the slogan “High – Healthy- Happy” have long been a conversation piece and a local landmark.
Dufferin Aggregates granted two-week extension for alternative haul route, extended hours
PUSLINCH – Dufferin Aggregates has been granted a two-week extension of a temporary agreement for extended hours and an alternative haul route through Morriston during roundabout construction at Wellington Roads 46 (Brock Road) and 34.
Development report shows Wellington North is on the grow
WELLINGTON NORTH – A report showing considerable development underway and pending in this township is both a good news story and a cautionary tale, according to municipal officials.
Ontario government proposes legislation to freeze residential rent in 2021
TORONTO ― The Ontario government has proposed legislation that, if passed, would freeze rent in 2021 for most rent-controlled and non-rent-controlled residential units.
Free leaf and yard waste drop off to be offered at county landfill, transfer sites
WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington County residents should be able to take leaf and yard waste to Wellington County landfill and transfers stations for free beginning in October.