ELORA - Addison Hill has died. The teenager, who was diagnosed with angiosarcoma cancer last year and was the inspiration for a successful fundraiser on the weekend, died on July 10.
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Town of Erin estimates $215,000 for cemetery repairs, rehabilitation
ERIN – A recent inspection found an estimated $215,000 worth of repairs are needed at the Town of Erin’s cemeteries.
Louise Marshall Hospital closing ER after 5pm on July 16, 17
MOUNT FOREST – Staffing challenges are resulting in the closure of the emergency department at Louise Marshall Hospital overnight on July 16 and July 17.
Strathcona Village Homes held Canada Day celebrations
Canada day – Strathcona Village Homes in Mount Forest had festive celebrations outdoors for…
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Louise Marshall Hospital
MOUNT FOREST - A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Louise Marshal Hospital (LMH) here, after two hospital-acquired infections were identified on the inpatient unit.
Erin council approves purchase of new plow truck for $365,000
ERIN – Council here has approved the purchase of a new plow truck for $365,000, slightly over what was budgeted for in the 2022 capital budget.
Knox church in Ospringe robbed and ransacked twice in two weeks
OSPRINGE – For the second time in two weeks, Knox Presbyterian Church in Ospringe has been robbed and ransacked.
County recognized by public health for pandemic support
GUELPH – The region’s top doctor has praised the County of Wellington for the municipality’s “incredible contribution to fighting the unprecedented threat of COVID-19.”
Town of Erin awards two wastewater plant contracts totalling over $52 million
ERIN – Council here has awarded two more contracts for the much-anticipated wastewater treatment plant, totalling over $52 million for the combined projects.
Wellington County on track to post surplus for fiscal year
GUELPH – The County of Wellington is on track to record a budget surplus between $1.1 million and $1.75 million for 2022.
Committee recommends spending $350,000 to address Arthur community centre roof repairs
WELLINGTON NORTH - Wellington North's Recreation, Parks and Leisure Committee is recommending council approve $350,000 to address Arthur and Area Community Centre roof repairs before problems, identified in a 2019 report, worsen.
WDGPH reporting weekly increases in active COVID-19 cases
WELLINGTON COUNTY - COVID-19 cases continue rising in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region.
Compliance audit committee members reappointed by Wellington North council
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Jim McQueen, Wesley Snarr, Douglas Auld, and Joseph Servos were all reappointed by Wellington North council to a joint committee audit committee for the 2022-26 term of council.
Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy here to ‘create generational change’
WATERLOO – Looking to provide youth with an opportunity to hone their skills and develop a deeper connection to the arts, the Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy is now underway with its Summer Program and Speaker Series.
County interested in purchasing Guelph properties from Catholic school board
GUELPH – The County of Wellington is interested in purchasing three properties here from the Wellington Catholic District School Board.