GUELPH – Despite being the target of escalating acts of vandalism, the Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) is calling for peace and calm among its members and the community at large.
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Public health warns of fake cards claiming exemptions from mask order
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) officials are warning local businesses about fake cards being used by suspected anti-maskers to avoid wearing face coverings.
Sale of seat naming rights approved for sports complex in Mount Forest
WELLINGTON NORTH – A plan to raise funds by selling naming rights for seats at the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex was approved by township council on July 13.
Ontario extends emergency orders to July 29
TORONTO – The Ontario government announced on Thursday that they have extended all current emergency orders until July 29.
Wellington North adds to CIP program, will close downtown streets on weekends
WELLINGTON NORTH – Downtown streets in Arthur and Mount Forest will be closed on alternating August weekends to promote local shopping.
Minto declines to review bylaw governing kennels despite concerns from residents
MINTO – Council here has declined to review the town’s bylaw regulating kennels after discussing concerns expressed by local residents.
Puslinch officials pleased with news Highway 6 bypass is proceeding
PUSLINCH - Puslinch Mayor James Seeley announced on July 15 that the provincial government has committed to the bypass around Morriston, which was first proposed in 1976.
Province ready to fund construction of a new Highway 7 between Kitchener and Guelph
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – Mayor Chris White said it’s great that the province is making a move on construction on a new Highway 7 between Kitchener and Guelph, but he hopes the responsibility for the old highway doesn’t fall on the shoulders of municipalities.
Underground propane storage facility proposed in Alma
ALMA – Mapleton Township council is considering a zoning amendment that would clear the way for a large underground propane storage facility here.
Councillor proposes tipping fee waiver on leaf and yard waste
WELLINGTON NORTH – Township councillor Dan Yake wants Wellington County to drop tipping fees on…
Here4Hope strategy continues to evolve during pandemic
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Among the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are the effects on the mental health of the local population.
Midwives claim victory as divisional court upholds previous tribunal decision
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Local midwives hope the province will stop fighting them in court and get on with paying them a fair and equitable wage after Ontario’s Divisional Court released a decision last week to uphold a previous Human Rights Tribunal decision on pay equity.
Municipal council heads call for multi-billion aid package due to pandemic cash crunch
GUELPH - Mayors and Chairs from across Ontario are calling for the federal and provincial governments to provide billions in emergency financial relief to assist municipalities with a cash crunch caused by COVID-19.
Celebrating local champions: improving the health system through community involvement
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The past few months have presented new challenges to our community and…
Community encouraged to ‘Tartan Up’ as Fergus Scottish Festival offers a weekend of online entertainment
FERGUS – The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games decided in March to postpone its 2020 75th anniversary celebrations until 2021.