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Youth council plans games night
MINTO – The Minto Youth Action Council is preparing to host a free outdoor games night in…
Local hospitals issue vaccine mandate for all staff, volunteers, contractors
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local hospitals have joined others in Guelph and Waterloo Region in implementing a requirement for staff, physicians, students, volunteers and contractors working at and with local hospitals to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Public health encourages employers across the region introduce vaccination policies
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is encouraging all employers across the region introduce COVID-19 vaccination policies within their workplaces.
Integrity commissioner’s bill for VanLeeuwen investigation over $21,000
ELORA – It will cost Centre Wellington Township more than $21,000 for integrity commissioner Guy Giorno to investigate whether councillor Steven VanLeeuwen broke the code of conduct when he joined the End the Lockdowns Caucus earlier this year.
Minto reverses decision to open office, council meetings to the public
MINTO – The Town of Minto has decided to keep the municipal administration office closed and continue with virtual council meetings for the time being.
Council will revisit decision on bike lanes for St. David Street North in Fergus
ELORA – Centre Wellington council will revisit its decision to install bike lanes on St. David Street North in Fergus at its Sept. 20 meeting.
Mapleton firefighters respond to structure fires, crash over weekend
MAPLETON – A barn was destroyed by fire here on Aug. 28 during what turned out to be a busy weekend for local firefighters. Mapleton Fire Rescue's Drayton and Moorefield stations were called to the barn fire at 11:11am on Concession Road 3.
Public health reports significant jump in COVID-19 cases over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting 50 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend (Aug. 27 to 29).
One dead following fatal vehicle collision in Guelph/Eramosa
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – One person is dead and two were transported to hospital following a vehicle collision here on Aug. 28.