WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting 32 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend (Oct. 15 to 17).
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Mapleton applies for funding for pumping station project
MAPLETON – The township will apply for about $1.4 million in federal disaster mitigation/adaptation funding to assist with the $3.6-million cost of upgrading the Drayton Pumping Station.
Trick-or-treaters get the green light from province’s top doctor
TORONTO – Ontario’s top doctor says Halloween is a go this year, but trick-or-treaters still need to take a few precautions.
‘Not enough capacity’ in west Guelph for French immersion program
GUELPH – After a report to the board concluded there’s no room for a consolidated French immersion (FI) program in West Guelph, Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) trustees are asking for further information to address gaps in the report.
Youth council plans Halloween Costume Swap
MINTO - The Minto Youth Action Council (MYAC) is planning a Halloween Costume Swap on Oct. 23. The event will take place from 1pm to 3pm at the youth group’s meeting space, The Grove Palmerston.
Halloween Haunt happening in Harriston
HARRISTON – A Halloween Haunt is happening here. Hosted by Harriston Rising, the 2021 Haunt is set to take place on Oct. 29 from 6 to 8pm. Harriston’s main street will be closed through the downtown area for the event.
Historic Dalby House ready for new chapter
ELORA – Historic Dalby House has new owner, new renovation, and is ready for new tenants.
Town of Erin plans to perform marriages for residents looking to tie the knot
ERIN – Residents looking to tie the knot can now do so in the Town of Erin’s council chamber – and there is also an option for those looking recite their vows elsewhere.
‘Jammie Day for Hayden’ returns
WELLINGTON NORTH - Local residents will soon have a good excuse to stay in their pyjamas all day and feel good about it, too.
Province launches Verify Ontario app for COVID-19 vaccination verification
TORONTO — The Ontario government has released its long-awaited COVID-19 vaccination verification app.
Health experts speak on recovering from pandemic – and mental health pandemic
GUELPH - Zajdlik and Helen Fishburn, CAO of the Canadian Mental Health Association of Waterloo-Wellington, were guests of Guelph Mayor Cam Guthrie’s Mayor’s Event for Mental Health on Oct. 6.
Township partners with Rotary Club on new park for Drayton
DRAYTON – A partnership with the Drayton Rotary Club to create a new nature-focused, accessible, multi-use park here has been approved by Mapleton council.
Centre Wellington reopens Bain bridge
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Bain Bridge has reopened. Township staff, the mayor, and a few dignitaries were on hand on Oct. 14 to cut the ribbon on the Bain bridge, located on the 5th Line between Wellington Road 18 and Eramosa-Garafraxa Townline.
Firefighters rescue two kayakers from the Elora Gorge
ELORA – Centre Wellington Fire and Rescue Services responded to a water rescue at the Elora Gorge on Thursday evening after two kayakers found themselves stranded along the riverbank, unable to get back up the river.
New ‘Spectrum’ exhibit allows visitors to immerse themselves in world of colour
ABOYNE - Running from Oct. 16 to March 20, 2022 at the Wellington County Museum and Archives, a new exhibit allows colour-curious visitors to immerse themselves in the vivid world of colour.