About 30 people – mostly students – marched up and down Trafalgar Road North on June 13 in the early evening, carrying signs saying, “Canada is not innocent,” and chanting slogans like “No justice, no peace.”
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Public health makes case for face coverings; county backs them up with own order
GUELPH - Public health has been fielding questions about face coverings and the role commercial enterprises must play in enforcement, ever since the region's Medical Officer of Health issued an order June 10 prior to the region entering stage two of the provincial plan to re-open the economy.
Group pushes for referendum on South Bruce nuclear waste repository proposal
SOUTH BRUCE – A group attempting to prevent the location of an underground repository for high level nuclear waste in this municipality held a well-attended vehicle rally as members of the group petitioned their council to hold a referendum on the proposal.
Minto preparing to open market, museum, pools, splash pad
MINTO – A number of recreational and cultural facilities and programs will soon be opening up here.
Province encourages Ontarians to establish ‘social circles’
TORONTO — For many Ontarians, the long wait to hug certain loved ones appears to be over. The province is now encouraging residents to establish "social circles" of up to 10 people with whom they do not need to practice physical distancing.
Township plans to have Arthur, Mount Forest splash pads open by June 26
WELLINGTON NORTH – Municipal officials here say the township plans to have splash pads in Mount Forest and Arthur open by June 26.
WFA pushes back on Mapleton farm tax resolution
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington Federation of Agriculture is pushing back against a resolution circulated by the Township of Mapleton calling for the province to undertake a review of the Farm Property Tax Class Rate Program.
Visitors at long-term care, retirement homes to be allowed beginning June 18
TORONTO — Family and friends will be allowed to visit people in long-term care homes, retirement homes and other residential care settings beginning June 18.
Local politicians promote growth through Metz Community Giant Pumpkin Challenge
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Anyone hoping to show up at the 2020 Metz Community Giant Pumpkin Challenge with the largest orange fruit will be facing stiff competition from some of Wellington County’s top political figures.
Restaurant patios, hair salons among businesses reopening on June 12
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local businesses shuttered since mid-March by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions are gearing up to re-open following the June 8 announcement the county is among the areas allowed to move to stage 2 of the province’s re-opening plan on June 12.
Mapleton lifts ban on large fires
MAPLETON - The open air burn ban introduced over two months ago has been lifted in Mapleton Township.
Black Lives Matter protest planned in Fergus
FERGUS – A Black Lives Matter march is being planned for June 20 in Fergus.
OPINION: Being black in Wellington County means regularly confronting racism
"If you are getting tired of hearing that 'Black Lives Matter,' imagine being black."
GRCA temporarily closes some parks because people not following the rules
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Officials announced on June 9 that the Belwood Lake, Elora Gorge, Guelph Lake and Rockwood conservation areas will be closed until June 15.
Township makes plans to work with chamber, BIA on downtown Arthur street enhancements
WELLINGTON NORTH – Township council has agreed to discuss potential streetscape and landscape enhancements in relation to the upcoming Arthur Connecting Link project with the local business community.