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Committee actively recruiting to bring physician to community
MAPLETON – The Mapleton-Minto Health Professional Recruitment Committee is facing a new challenge.
Centre Wellington chamber award nominations open
FERGUS - Nominations are now live for the 2020 Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce Awards of Excellence.
Wellington North tax levy up 3.3%
KENILWORTH - Taxes are going up in Wellington North, but the increase will be partially offset by organic growth in the township.
Coffee with Erin mayor
ERIN - Mayor Allan Alls will hold his next drop-in coffee session with residents on Feb. 1.
Gorman wins Ron Wooddisse award
Each Wellington County 4-H club annually nominates a member for the Ron Wooddisse Memorial Award.…
Upper Grand District School Board to install naloxone kits in schools starting next year
GUELPH – Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) schools will include naloxone in first aid kits starting in 2020-21.
Winter snowfall makes for fun in Aboyne
Winter’s back - Dozens of kids and parents enjoyed the snow and sunshine on Sunday afternoon on the hill in front of the Aboyne library.
Erin health clinic to reopen Jan. 23 after flooding
ERIN - Heavy rain on the weekend of Jan. 11 to 12 resulting in flooding that closed the Erin clinic operated by the East Wellington Family Health Team (EWFHT).
Province to provide stable funding for 2021
TORONTO - The Ontario government has promised to maintain funding to municipalities through the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) at $500 million for 2021.
Rotary Club to host Family Fun Day in Erin on Feb. 17
ERIN - The Rotary Club of Erin will again host a Family Fun Day as part of its Energize Erin initiative.
Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation held a one-day strike
On the picket line – Teachers and education workers represented by the Ontario Secondary…
Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association held a province-wide, one-day strike
OECTA strikes – Wellington Catholic District School Board schools were closed on Jan. 21 as…
On the Spot Productions donates $10,000 to local charities
CENTRE WELLINGTON-Over the holidays, On the Spot Productions ran its annual pantomime at the Fergus Grand Theatre.
Fergus Scottish Festival celebrates 75 years in 2020
FERGUS – The Fergus Scottish Festival is thrilled to be celebrating its 75th year of “Scotland without the Airfare” in 2020.