ELORA – They can’t predict what the weather will be on Feb. 26 but for those who participate, it will be the Coldest Night of the Year.
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Minto moving to cloud based platform for bookings, registration
MINTO – This municipality is moving to a cloud-based system of facility booking and program registration.
Schneider International selling Puslinch location as it closes Canadian operations
PUSLINCH - Schneider International is closing its Canadian operations including the location on Brock Road in Puslinch. The company says trucks and equipment will transfer to the U.S. network and the Puslinch property will go up for sale this month.
Centre Wellington minor lacrosse unveils new team name, logo
FERGUS – Starting this season, Centre Wellington minor lacrosse teams will use a new logo and will be known as the Riverhawks. "Changing our name was simply the right thing to do," states a Jan. 19 press release from the Centre Wellington Minor Lacrosse Association.
Hillsburgh café gets makeover for Canada Post commercial
HILLSBURGH – Jess Lacombe is no stranger to producers interested in using her business, Jess for you Café and Baked Goods, as a backdrop in movies and commercials.
Wellington County to host new writers’ festival
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Wellington County Writers’ Festival, a collaboration between county libraries and the Museum and Archives, is on the lookout for local authors of all ages and experience who are interested in promoting their books to local audiences for the first-ever county-wide festival.
Canine companions help alleviate vaccination fears
FERGUS - Kris Lewis' therapy dogs are trained through The Lifeline Canada’s Companion Paws program and are available to accompany needle-averse people to provide comfort and a distraction to help alleviate the stress and anxiety of getting an injection.
Winter storm brings weather warnings and delayed return to classrooms
WELLINGTON COUNTY - A winter storm warning, issued by Environment Canada at 11:35am on Monday and affecting Wellington County and Guelph, ended at 4:11pm on Jan. 17.
Puslinch eyeing 3.8% tax increase in 2022; blended increase of 2%
ABERFOYLE – Puslinch council approved a four per cent cost of living increase for staff in 2022 at its Jan. 13 meeting. And that changed the frame of discussion for the rest of the meeting as council looked for other places to shave dollars from the draft 2022 budget.
Eighty
Never grow up. Never take yourself too seriously. Never accept the judgements of others who seek to change who you are, and never stay with someone who hurts you.
Guelph/Eramosa sees significant increase in bylaw complaints
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Council here has received a bylaw enforcement report which notes bylaw activity in the township has gone up substantially.
WDGPH: Anyone 18 years-old and up now eligible for drop-in booster doses
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has expanded eligibility for drop-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics.
WDGPH reports 43 people hospitalized with COVID-19 in region
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) has reported 493 new COVID-19 cases between Jan. 14 and 16. As of Jan. 17, active cases sat at 1,255 after hitting an all-time high of 2,972 cases on Jan. 4.
Chimney fire results in $200,000 damage to Minto house
MINTO – Fire officials are reminding residents about the importance of regular chimney and fireplace maintenance after a chimney fire resulted in around $200,000 damage to a local house on the weekend.
Town of Erin issues significant weather statement
ERIN – Due to forecasted and observed weather conditions, the Town of Erin is declaring a significant weather event for Erin residents.