MAPLETON – When Breanna Frey left Mapleton for Botswana last September, she wasn’t prepared for was a global pandemic that would make getting home a daunting and dangerous endeavour.
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GRCA reminding visitors to respect rules, restrictions
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) officials say they will restrict access or close parks altogether if visitors continue to break the rules.
Ontario extends emergency orders to June 19
TORONTO — The Ontario government has again extended the length of current emergency orders.
Arrest made in heavy equipment theft that sparked massive police response
CLIFFORD – A heavy equipment theft in Brant Township ended with the arrest of a Brockton man near here on June 5.
Thousands converge at Guelph City Hall for Black Lives Matter rally and march
GUELPH – The Black Lives Matter message was spoken, sung, shouted and roared through the streets of downtown Guelph on Saturday afternoon in a passionate and peaceful demonstration that began at city hall.
Puslinch supports Mapleton’s call for review of farm tax rate program
PUSLINCH - A resolution from Mapleton Township and a committee report from the County of Wellington both sparked conversation at Puslinch council’s June 3 meeting.
Minto projects $250,000 budget impact from COVID-19
MINTO – A treasury department report is tentatively projecting a combined $250,000 bottom line impact from COVID-19 on operations and water budgets for the municipality.
Town of Erin cancels summer camps
ERIN - The Town of Erin has cancelled town-run camps this summer.
Elora Mill the host venue for final episode of Top Chef Canada
ELORA – Fans of the reality show Top Chef Canada might recognize the backdrop of the Season 8 finale.
Centre Wellington cancels summer camps, rentals, senior programming, events
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township has officially cancelled all township-run summer programs due to…
Black Lives Matter movement comes to Guelph, Wellington County
Mya Slocombe, left, and Monica Paynter installed a Back Lives Matter sign next to Victoria Park in Fergus on June 4. The Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) is organizing a Black Lives Matter rally in Guelph on June 6.
Standard Broadband planning $2.5-million fibre optic internet project in Puslinch
PUSLINCH - Acton-based company says project will start in early August, with the first connections available as early as mid-September.
Rabid bat found in neighbouring Dufferin County
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Public health officials are offering a warning about rabid animals after a bat tested positive for rabies in neighbouring Dufferin County.
GRCA cancels all summer day camps
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has cancelled all day camps this summer.
Health unit has started its regular mosquito larvicide program
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The program aims to reduce mosquito populations suspected of carrying West Nile virus.