HARRISTON – An Ontario Superior Court ruling in a dispute between Harriston residents Rolf and Kerri Schuettel and the Town of Minto and its chief building official Terry Kuipers came down largely in favour of the municipality.
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Public health reporting 23 new COVID-19 cases in region over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting 23 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend (July 9 to 11). The region’s active case count now sits at 52, down from 59 cases on July 5.
Portage Ontario hosts its first golf tournament fundraising event
ARISS – Portage Ontario will be hosting its first Freedom from Addiction Golf Classic fundraising event, to raise money to support youth in the county and surrounding areas.
Elora Community Theatre prepares for summer shows
ELORA – Elora Community Theatre (ECT) is running two summer outdoor shows this season.
Government grant was much needed for community centre, mayor says
ERIN – The Erin Community Centre (Centre 2000) will receive roughly $1.9 million in federal and provincial funds for a much-needed renovation, Town of Erin Mayor Allan Alls says.
Opioid crisis ‘skyrocketing’ during pandemic
With three suspected overdose deaths in Guelph in the past 30 days and seven suspected overdoses in the past five days, Adrienne Crowder is worried what will become of local people addicted to illicit drugs.
North Fergus business park lands in high demand, would sell out in two years says consultant
Demand is high for lots in the North Fergus Business Park and are expected to sell out within two years of going on the market.
Taste Real providing passports to local food
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Taste Real launches “passports” encouraging people to get out and explore county farmers' markets in a fun way.
Ontario moving to step three of ‘Roadmap to Reopen’ on July 16
TORONTO — The Ontario government is moving the province into step three of the Roadmap to Reopen on July 16. The province announced the move on July 9, with key public health and health care indicators continuing to improve.
Trusscore expands product line with acquisition of Westech
PALMERSTON - A Minto-based manufacturer of sustainable alternatives to traditional building materials has acquired the assets of Calgary-based Westech Building Products.
It’s now easier and faster to book or reschedule your COVID vaccine appointment
GUELPH - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) has updated the region's COVID-19 vaccine appointment booking system to make it easier and faster to book or reschedule a vaccine appointment.
‘The giving spot’: Fergus residents set up donation station
FERGUS – Five Fergus residents have developed a long-standing exchange area known as the giving spot, where community members donate what they can spare, and freely take what’s needed.
Groves staff receive foundation bursaries
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Groves Hospital Foundation has announced the ten staff recipients of their three education bursaries.
CVC issues warning on heavy rainfall amounts
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is advising that Environment Canada is forecasting showers and thunderstorms that will move across the watershed this afternoon, producing heavy rainfall amounts of 30 to 50 millimetres.
Fergus resident collects 487 signatures on petition to scrap bike lane option for St. David Street North
Centre Wellington Council voted unanimously in favour of installing separated bike lanes on St. David Street North in Fergus once infrastructure work there is complete, but that doesn’t mean the community has given its full support, says a Fergus resident.