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CVC named a GTA Top Employer for second consecutive year
MISSISSAUGA – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) was named one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for a second year in a row.
Innovation Guelph’s new CEO to start in January
GUELPH - Alison Crumblehulme is the new incoming CEO of Innovation Guelph (IG), effective Jan. 10, 2022.
WCDSB selects chair and vice chair for 2021-22 school year
GUELPH – The Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) trustees selected their chair and vice chair for the coming year at the board’s inaugural meeting on the evening of Dec. 6.
Winner takes it all – and gives it all away
ABOYNE – Mark Weidmark is surely on Santa’s nice list after winning not one but two prizes from the Rural Wellington Hospitals 50/50 draw and giving a good chunk of it to community organizations.
CWDHS teacher shortlisted for Cyber Security Award
FERGUS – Pushing to create public awareness on the importance of cybersecurity education, Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) computer tech teacher Tim King has been shortlisted for a Cyber Security Award in the category of Cyber Security Influencer of the Year.
Christmas in the Park proved to be lucrative for artisans, fun for families
ROCKWOOD - There was food to eat, gifts to buy, music to enjoy, and best of all, Santa made it to Rockwood’s first Christmas in the Park outdoor market on Dec. 4.
GJR reaches some resolution on noisy trains in Arkell – but not everyone satisfied
ARKELL – While the Guelph Junction Railway has agreed to move its vacuum truck operations from the Arkell Siding to a plant in Guelph, some Puslinch residents continue to complain about trains blasting whistles through the night.
Xplornet seeking new location for tower after township, soaring club objections
WELLINGTON NORTH - The search continues for a new location to place an Xplornet telecommunications tower following council objection to a previously proposed location at 8316 5th Line east of Arthur.
Report: secession from county could provide major tax break in Erin
ERIN – While no decisions have been made at this time, a report prepared for Erin council suggests town officials may be considering seceding from Wellington County.
Jenny Bodz receives Arthur Chamber of Commerce citizen of the year award
ARTHUR - Lifelong Arthur resident and longtime volunteer Jenny Bodz received the 2021 Arthur Chamber of Commerce citizen of the year award.
Women in Crisis holds vigil on National Day of Remembrance and Action
GUELPH – Always a moving ceremony, Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis (WIC) held a vigil at Marianne’s Park in Guelph on Dec. 6 to mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
Harriston Rising holds decorating contest, Candyland Christmas with Mrs. Claus
HARRISTON – Harriston Rising is celebrating all things sweet, merry and bright, with two festive events for local residents this holiday season.
Deceased in fatal collision in Wellington North identified
WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington County OPP here have identified the driver involved in a fatal single-vehicle collision as 22-year-old Meagan Janelle Byers of Mount Forest and are continuing to investigate what led to the collision.
Current treasurer Dan Wilson to become Centre Wellington CAO
ELORA – Centre Wellington has announced that its current treasurer and managing director of corporate services, Dan Wilson, has been hired as the township’s new chief administrative officer.