ABOYNE – On Sept. 24, Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) will commemorate the 145th anniversary of the Wellington County House of Industry and Refuge, or “Poor House”.
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Local couple planning ‘Enchanted Forest’ event in Fergus
FERGUS – Julia Dilecce and Chris Zimmerman hope to bring delight and magic to the township with their Enchanted Forest of Fergus.
COVID-19 cases continue to decline in region; hospitalizations down slightly
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases continue to drop significantly in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health region, while local hospitalizations are down slightly.
Mount Forest native’s debut novel longlisted for Scotiabank Giller Prize
MOUNT FOREST – Former Mount Forest resident André Forget has been longlisted for the 2022 Scotiabank Giller Prize Award for his novel debut 'In the City of Pigs.'
Chamber of Commerce hosts meet-the-candidate event in Elora
ELORA – The Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce held a meet-the-candidates session at the Elora Community Centre on Sept. 12, and it may be the closest thing residents get to a debate before the municipal election on Oct. 24.
Three people assaulted with ‘noxious substance’: OPP
PALMERSTON – Police are looking for help to find an individual they say assaulted three people with “a noxious substance” outside a home here last weekend.
Residents aged 18 and over eligible for bivalent Moderna vaccine Sept. 26
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Beginning Sept. 26, a Moderna bivalent vaccine targeting Omicron will be available to all Ontarians who are at least 18 years old. Health Canada's approval of the Moderna vaccine was previously announced on Sept. 1.
Zoning bylaw exception permits future hog barn in Minto
MINTO – Minto council granted a variance to the town’s zoning bylaw on Sept. 6, permitting a 13,000-square-foot pig barn on the 12th Line.
Guelph/Eramosa council approves asset management plan
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Council here has approved the township's 2022 asset management plan and has directed staff to provide the ten-year capital plans to the next council for its consideration as part of the 2023 budget process.
Minto council awards contract for janitorial services
MINTO – A three-year contract for cleaning services in Minto, valued at $68,400 was awarded to Mississauga-based Green Maples Environmental by council at a Sept. 6 meeting.
Puslinch launches survey on proposed user fees, charges
PUSLINCH – Township officials here have launched an annual community engagement survey regarding municipality's proposed user fees and charges.
Minto council denies company’s request for building permit extension
MINTO – A request by Golden Canadian Homes for a 15-month extension to prepare for development of a Palmerston Industrial Park property has been denied by council here.
Police seek clues after $50,000 worth of hamburgers stolen
PUSLINCH – Police are looking for help to identify the person(s) responsible for stealing $50,000 worth of hamburger patties on Sept. 5. Police say that at about 3am, someone entered a yard near Brock Road South and stole a 53-foot semi-trailer.
Youth hubs holding sessions for parents on how to broach difficult subjects with kids
GUELPH – The Grove Youth Hubs will present an information series for parents and the first topic is often the most difficult for parents to address - How to have tough conversation with your youth on safe sex.
New COVID vaccine expected in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph in next few weeks
GUELPH – The new COVID-19 “bivalent” vaccine is expected to arrive in the region in the coming weeks. And when it gets to Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, officials will be ready, says the local medical officer of health.