FERGUS – “We have been without a contract for nearly a year ... There’s not really any negotiating happening," said Anika Warmington, second vice president of CUPW Local 546. “We’re really far apart."
Erin’s deputy fire chief Jim Peavoy recognized for 50 years of service
ERIN – Deputy fire chief Jim Peavoy was recognized for 50 years of service to the Erin community on Nov. 14, in a room filled with friends, family, council members and fellow firefighters.
Catholic school board reverses decision on Strathallan Park
FERGUS – It looks like Strathallan Park might remain a park after all. The Wellington Catholic District School Board is re-examining its space needs and might not need to build a high school in the park.
Community Living facing $3-million deficit, closing two group homes
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Community Living Guelph Wellington is facing a $3-million deficit in 2025 and will be closing two of its residential sites to rein in expenses.
SIU investigating ‘serious injury’ after chase involving Halton police
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The SIU is investigating after four people were injured, including one who was tasered, following a police chase on Tuesday that started in Halton Region and ended in Guelph/Eramosa.
Fundraiser aims to make Louise Marshall Hospital brighter during holidays
MOUNT FOREST – The latest fundraising campaign for the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation will have the added bonus of brightening up the hospital for patients and staff who have to spend time there during the holiday season.
Hockey team to raise funds for Skylar Beuhler’s cancer journey
HARRISTON – The Orangeville Viking U11 boys hockey team will be playing in Harriston in hopes of raising funds for a little girl with acute lymphocytic leukemia.
Solar panels coming to three county housing buildings in Guelph
GUELPH – The county’s joint social services committee has endorsed a recommendation that would see solar panels installed on the roofs of three county-owned residential buildings at a cost of more than half a million.
Child care recruitment campaign leads to increase in number of home providers
GUELPH – An effort by the County of Wellington to increase the number of licensed day care providers in Guelph and the county seems to have paid off.
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“It is appalling that while we don’t have safe drinking water in our homes, this company has been allowed to extract precious groundwater from our treaty lands and sell it back to us.”- Six Nations Mohawk woman Dr. Dawn Martin Hill
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This perfect catchphrase belongs to a company who has been giving our local water a makeover for half a century. And it is needed!
Watermaker: ‘Better Water. Better Life.’
This perfect catchphrase belongs to a company who has been giving our local water a makeover for half a century. And it is needed!
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In every season, there is a reason the team behind Don’s Heating and Cooling are busy, and that’s simply because they’ve established a solid reputation over 30 years as experts in HVAC technology
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