PUSLINCH – The Puslinch Community Centre and Old Morriston Park will be getting some upgrades with work possibly commencing next spring.
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Public health confirms first lab-confirmed case of influenza in over a year
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is reporting the first case of influenza detected in the region in over a year since the last case was reported in April 2020. The newly discovered case is said to be travel-related.
Wellington County hospitals put 14 unvaccinated staff on unpaid leave
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Fourteen staff at Wellington County hospitals were put on unpaid leave on Oct. 13 for not being vaccinated against COVID-19.
Junior short story contest now accepting submissions
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Wellington County Library's annual Olive and Fred Robins Junior Short Story Contest, open to children in grades 4, 5 and 6, is now accepting submissions through the rest of October.
Businesses repaying emergency loans provided through Keep Well
GUELPH – Local businesses assisted by a $1-million emergency loan program funded by the County of Wellington are almost all managing to repay the funds.
Trusscore poised for growth after attracting $26-million investment
KITCHENER – Trusscore, a material science company that makes sustainable alternatives for traditional building products, is set to expand operations after attracting significant new investment dollars.
County councillors suggest remote option, microphones be considered for meetings
GUELPH – Technology upgrades to make Wellington County council meetings more accessible inside and outside the council chambers were suggested at the Sept. 30 meeting.
WWCF provides funding to local businesses through pandemic
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Since the start of the pandemic, Waterloo-Wellington Community Futures (WWCF) has been providing funding to local businesses to assist them with battling the burdens of the pandemic.
Drayton’s Terry Fox Run raises $5,500
Terry Fox supporters – The Drayton Terry Fox Run held on Sept. 19 was once again a virtual…
Habitat for Humanity brings donation station to Town of Minto
MINTO - Habitat for Humanity Guelph-Wellington is bringing a donation station to the Harriston area on Oct. 16.
Arthur gardener harvests sextuplet carrot
Curious carrot – Arthur resident Donna Williams shared this photo of a sextuplet carrot her …
‘Forgotten pioneers’ presentation Oct. 25
MOOREFIELD - The Mapleton Historical Society is hosting a presentation on Forgotten Pioneers: The Black Settlements of Wellington County.
‘Come and Create’ sessions set in Minto
MINTO – “Come and Create” sessions are planned in Harriston and Palmerston as part of Culture Days activities in the Town of Minto.
Gardens of Scotland presentation at meeting
MOOREFIELD – Members of the Moorefield and District Horticultural Society (Mapleton Buds and…
Memorial planting recognizes Barbara Harris on National Tree Day
CLIFFORD - Family and friends gathered in the Rotary Park here on Sept. 25 to plant a tree in memory of Barbara Harris, recognizing her contribution to the Clifford and District Horticultural Society and the local community.