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Local writer launches collection of short stories
EDEN MILLS – Local writer Gloria Nye is launching her collection of 19 short stories, Buried Treasures, on Aug, 17.
‘Give a cup’ campaign launched by GBHS
GUELPH – The Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) was formed after the British Methodist Episcopal (BME) Church was listed for sale in November 2011.
Rifle, air guns stolen in Rockwood break-in
ROCKWOOD – Police are looking for help after a rifle and several air guns were stolen during a break-in here.
Province announces changes to school guidelines, funding for ventilation
THORNHILL – Provincial education minister Stephen Lecce was joined by the province’s top doctor Kieran Moore and others for an Aug. 4 to announce funding for ventilation improvements in schools and to update back-to-school guidance.
Children’s Foundation adds mental health support to services it provides
GUELPH – The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington has added mental health supports to the programs it provides for children and youth, thanks in part to a $10,000 donation from the Guelph Giving Pledge.
Conestogo Lake Car Rally honours those who lost their lives on the water
DRAYTON – Area residents drove an assortment of vehicles to the PMD Arena on July 31 to participate in the inaugural Conestogo Lake Car Rally.
Puslinch Township receives funding to improve internet access
PUSLINCH – New provincial funding will allow for improved broadband access in approximately 370 homes in Puslinch, officials here say.
Fergus native Brock McGinn signs with Pittsburgh Penguins
PITTSBURGH – Brock McGinn is ready to enter a new phase of his NHL career. The Fergus native recently signed a four-year, $11-million contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Province releases COVID-19 guidelines for return to school this fall
TORONTO – The province released a 29-page document providing high-level guidance to school boards for a return to in-person leaning this fall.
Public health reporting 13 new COVID-19 cases in region over long weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting 13 new COVID-19 cases over the long weekend (July 31 to Aug. 2). The region’s active case count now sits at 21.
OPP investigating singe-vehicle crash that left motorcyclist dead
ERIN – Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash here that left an Acton motorcyclist dead. On July 31 at about 3:35pm, emergency crews responded to the 2nd Line near Sideroad 17 in Erin where a motorcycle left the road.
Firefighters respond to tubing accident at Elora Gorge over long weekend
ELORA – Centre Wellington Fire and Rescue Services responded to a rope rescue call at Elora Gorge late Monday afternoon after a woman was injured in a tubing accident.
Kitchener man charged in fatal crash on weekend
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A Kitchener man has been charged in connection with a serious crash here that left one person dead and two others seriously injured.
Group continues to look at ways to address concerns about Erin wastewater plant
ERIN – In response to ongoing concerns with the Town of Erin’s wastewater treatment plant, the Coalition for the West Credit River has proposed an alternative plan to the plant that would see an underground filtration process.