GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has announced the majority of students across the board are expected to be fully vaccinated before the start of the 2021-22 school year.
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Taskforce working on strategy for attainable housing in county
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A taskforce on attainable housing in Wellington County is working on recommendations for a strategy to deal with the rising cost of accommodations.
Mount Forest Lions Club donates $2,150 to HOPE committee
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Lions Club has made a $2,150 donation to the Healthy Opportunities Promoting Empowerment (HOPE) committee.
Sunlit stream creates dazzling early morning effect
Sunlit stream – Sunlight on a stream crossing Concession 11 in Wellington North creates a…
Vaccine stragglers taking a gamble
By the time you read this, Ontario’s most recent stay-at-home order will have expired, unlike…
Reimbursement component of WIPB launched
MAPLETON - On April 29 the Ontario government announced the establishment of the COVID-19 Worker Income Protection Benefit (WIPB).
Council delays decision on how to proceed with summer programs
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here has decided to once again delay its decision on how to proceed with its summer aquatics and summer day camp programs, due to uncertainty surrounding the pandemic.
‘Law Van’ returns to Clifford and other county communities
CLIFFORD - Rose Vandermeer, outreach worker with the Legal Clinic of Guelph and Wellington County, has returned with the “law van” to help people in the community with legal concerns. Her co-worker this year is lawyer Jeff Schmeeler.
Plant sale held in Clifford
CLIFFORD - The community and commuters alike supported the Clifford and District Horticultural Society plant sale on May 21 in the Clifford Rotary Celebration Square parking lot in Clifford.
Devotions require devotion
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for…
Vintage car tour postponed
HOWICK – The Huron County Cruisers have postponed their planned June 13 vintage car tour…
Welcome receptions planned for newcomers
MINTO - The Town of Minto and local downtown revitalization committees are planning “Pop-Up Newcomers’ Welcome Receptions” in Clifford, Harriston and Palmerston for new residents to stop by and learn more about their new community.
Township offering bags of fun to local residents for Canada Day
MAPLETON – A full scale Canada Day party won’t be happening here in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the township is still planning to help residents celebrate their nation’s birthday.
Council okays funding application
CLIFFORD – Minto council has endorsed an application to fund enhancements to Clifford Rotary Celebration Square through the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative (CHCI).
Minto Pride decorates Clifford downtown for month of June
CLIFFORD - The rainbow colours of Pride went on display in the village of Clifford on May 30 just in time for the beginning of Pride Month in June.