GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has altered its staggered entry plan for students returning to class.
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Meals on Wheels to resume service in Clifford on Sept. 2
CLIFFORD – For the first time in more than five months, Clifford Community Meals on Wheels will soon be offering meal deliveries.
It’s harvest time: Backyard Bounties links consumers to farms and fresh, local food
ARTHUR – The virtual farmer’s market lists farms in southern Ontario with links to their websites.
Elora Community Theatre presents ‘Love Letters’ this weekend in Bissell Park
ELORA – Production is a fundraiser for ECT, starring Centre Wellington mayor, and aims to encourage the re-opening of cultural events in the community.
Police again calling for clues about woman found dead in 2005
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – What happened 15 years ago to an unidentified woman found dead at a roadside picnic/rest area on Highway 7 between Guelph and Rockwood remains a mystery.
Turkey farmers recognize essential workers at processing plants
ARTHUR – Turkey Farmers of Ontario (TFO) representatives served complimentary boxed lunches to employees of Golden Valley Farms in Arthur on Aug. 27 to thank them for their efforts throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Public health posts notice of health information privacy breach
GUELPH – The local health unit has posted a notice of a privacy breach that occurred on its public website between January and May of this year. "At no time were the names of clients exposed, however, it was possible to view certain kinds of personal information and personal health information."
Final liaison meeting on Centre Wellington Tier 3 Water Budget Study is Sept. 2
CENRTE WELLINGTON – The sixth, and final, Community Liaison Group (CLG) meeting on the Centre Wellington Tier 3 Water Budget Study will be held online on Sept. 2 at 6:30pm.
Township encouraging residents to shop, dine locally for ‘Canada United’ weekend
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Township officials here are encouraging local residents to take part in a…
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Guelph retirement home
GUELPH - Public health officials have declared a COVID-19 outbreak at The Village of Arbour Trails Retirement Home.
Township denies request to waive water, sewage fees due to COVID-19
WELLINGTON NORTH – Township council has denied a request from a property owner in Arthur who wanted water and sewer fees waived due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
New bus service travelling from Guelph to Owen Sound
WELLINGTON NORTH - The new service, run by the City of Owen Sound, will feature stops in Arthur, Mount Forest, Elora and Fergus. At its Aug. 24 meeting, council approved the use of municipal parking lots in Arthur and Mount Forest as drop-off and pick-up points for the Owen Sound to Guelph service.
COVID-19 assessment centre to move from Mount Forest to Fergus
FERGUS – On Aug. 31 the old Groves hospital in Fergus will become the new COVID-19 assessment centre in Wellington County and the centre in Mount Forest will close.
Pen pal project strives to connect people through letter writing
FERGUS – Being able to work and connect with people virtually has been a boon to those with a little computer savvy, but a trial for those without.
Local man collects trash to help clean up parks, ditches
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A local resident has recently made it his goal to clean up trash around Centre Wellington.