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Black Lives Matter protest in Fergus draws about 500
FERGUS – About 500 people turned up at Victoria Park on June 20. They heard sobering stories of overt racism in this community.
Township opens splash pads in Arthur, Mount Forest
WELLINGTON NORTH - Splash pads in Mount Forest and Arthur are now open.
Province asks school boards to plan for all scenarios come September
TORONTO – The Ontario government's plan to reopen schools includes three main scenarios: a normal school day routine, a modified routine with alternating days and caps on students allowed in classrooms, and at home learning.
Public health: Black Lives Matter protest not linked to spike in COVID-19 cases
GUELPH – None of the new cases of COVID-19 in Guelph have been traced to the June 6 Black Lives Matter protest in Guelph, public health officials say.
Puslinch working on process for businesses looking to create, expand patios
PUSLINCH – Township staff here are working on a process for businesses looking to expand their patios to increase business during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minto and Wellington North make plans to share drainage superintendent post
MINTO – The Town of Minto has agreed to work with Wellington North on a plan to share a full-time municipal drainage superintendent.
Centre Wellington to fund grant program to help businesses reopen
ELORA – The local economic development task force has established an economic recovery action plan to help businesses throughout Centre Wellington as they get the green light to reopen.
Canadian company launches Fergus-Opoly board game
CENTRE WELLINGTON - The new Fergus-themed board game based on Monopoly is available for purchase this summer.
Mapleton and Minto partner on new youth services hub
PALMERSTON - Mapleton and Minto will be partners on a new Integrated Youth Services Network (IYSN) hub to be located next to Norwell District Secondary School here.
Erin council to consider extending grace period on interest for taxpayers in arrears
ERIN – Council will discuss the possibility of extending the grace period into the second half of the year on interest and penalties for taxpayers at its next meeting.
Drayton splash pad reopening June 19
MAPLETON - Township officials made the announcement on June 18 as part of its response to the province's gradual reopening of businesses and amenities that closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fate of Beehive Park will have to wait
MINTO – It appears the fate of Beehive Park won’t be settled until larger public gatherings are possible. Minto town council declared the park land surplus on Dec. 3 and directed staff to provide public notices of the proposed sale.
Families able to reunite with seniors for first time since March
WELLINGTON COUNTY – After a long haul of physical distancing and self-isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario government has eased guidelines enough that families can reunite in a limited capacity.
Erin citizen committee member contravened Code of Conduct
ERIN – An Erin citizen has apologized and resigned from his committee roles for breaking the Code of Conduct for councils and local boards.