Public works recognition – The County of Wellington was the winner of the Canadian Public…
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Bereaved Families celebrates 25 years of hope, healing
KITCHENER – Bereaved Families of Ontario – Midwestern Region (BFO-MR) is celebrating its 25th anniversary providing grief support in Waterloo Region and Guelph and Wellington County and is inviting the community to commemorate this milestone through a special year-end campaign.
CMHAWW holding panel discussion on men’s mental health Nov. 25
GUELPH – Movember is more than just growing a moustache.
Mount Forest church hosting series on death, dying, grief
MOUNT FOREST - An educational series addressing death, dying and grief titled “The Necessary Journey: An Orientation to Death, Dying and Grief” and led by the Mount Forest United Church begins this month.
Grand River Mustang’s Remembrance Day Classic honoured veterans
Remembrance – The Grand River Mustangs U18 ‘B’ team hosted its Remembrance Day Classic on…
New recreation therapy business brings personal support direct to home
New business – Taylor Gutcher recently started her own private recreation therapy practice in…
Former county operations manager recognized for COVID-19 vaccination efforts
Johnson recognized – Former Wellington County operations manager Paul Johnson was recognized…
Wellington County aims to end state of emergency on Dec. 31
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Officials with the county have announced they intend to end a local state of emergency at the end of the year.
Puslinch Township finding it hard to find volunteer firefighters
PUSLINCH – The Puslinch Fire Department has a “handful of years” to continue using a volunteer firefighter model before it will have to change its service delivery model.
Seven hospital staff remain on unpaid leave for not being vaccinated against COVID-19
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Seven hospital staff in the county are on unpaid leave for not being vaccinated against COVID-19, down from 14 since mid-October.
Mapleton mayor urges township residents to get vaccinated
MAPLETON – Mayor Gregg Davidson opened the Nov. 9 council meeting with a pitch for township residents to get vaccinated in light of rising COVID-19 case numbers and low vaccination rates in the community.
Erin’s Window Wonderland returns to in-person event Nov. 19
ERIN – After moving to a virtual format last year due to the pandemic, the Town of Erin’s annual Window Wonderland event is returning in person this year. Set to take place on Nov. 19, the event will be followed by the town’s annual Christmas tree lighting at 6:30pm in McMillan Park.
Small-town infrastructure doesn’t mean small-town money for Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH - An asset management plan presented to council here suggests an additional $4.9 million in average yearly spending is needed to address infrastructure demands in the decade ahead.
‘It’s not a weak thing, it’s a human thing:’ CMHA launching ‘Stories4Hope’ podcast
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As part of this year’s Here4Hope community campaign, the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) is launching a podcast series to engage the community in the topics of mental health, mental illness and suicide.
Fergus Lions Club’s second modified toy drive on until Dec. 3
FERGUS – The Fergus Lions Club’s annual toy drive started on Nov. 8 without fanfare, without its usual cheque presentation, and in fact without toys. For the second year, the Lions are asking for donations of cash or gift cards – and not actual toys – to help the Centre Wellington Food Bank.