ABOYNE – On May 12, the “Essential Workers Thank You Tour” made its first stop at Groves Memorial Community Hospital.
Multicultural association transporting residents to COVID-19 tests, vaccinations
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron is helping transport residents of Wellington County to vaccine appointments and COVID-19 tests.
Puslinch council looking to address low water levels near Roszell Road gravel pit
PUSLINCH – Puslinch council members have raised concerns about low water levels in wetlands surrounding the Roszell Pit owned by CBM.
New outdoor gym, social space to open in Arthur in June
ARTHUR – A new outdoor gym and social space is expected to open sometime next month at the crossroads of Isabella, Charles and Georgina Streets in Arthur.
Township receives OTF grant for Arthur Swimming Pool upgrades
ARTHUR – Wellington North has received $18,200 from the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Resilient Communities Fund for upgrades to the Arthur Pool. The project will include two outdoor showers, a reception area, a sneeze guard and an emergency gate.
Township working toward sewage allocations
WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington North council has agreed to direct staff to work towards…
Township council endorses Mount Forest Block Parent program
WELLINGTON NORTH - Council here has unanimously endorsed a Block Parent program that has been launched in the town of Mount Forest.
May 15 ‘Chalk Up Mount Forest’ event to honour Heather Aitken
MOUNT FOREST – On May 15th, organizers from the Downtown Mount Forest Retail Committee are holding a "Chalk Up Mount Forest" sidewalk and driveway drawing event.
Ross Watson named ‘Everyday Hero’ by UGDSB
ERIN - Ross Watson, a teacher at Erin District High School, has been recognized as an “Everyday Hero” by the Upper Grand District School Board.
New Elora Rocks executives emphasize ‘community’ as team enters new league
ELORA – Major changes are coming to the Elora Rocks hockey team. This year, the team is set to join the brand-new Western Ontario Super Hockey League (WOSHL). The senior team also has a new general manager and a new president.
‘Sign wars’ popping up across Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Businesses in and around Wellington County have been participating in "sign war" challenges recently. The friendly competitions, started to promote local businesses and entertain the community, proved popular in nearby Listowel recently and were also common in the U.S.
CW Minor Lacrosse to host webinar on diversity in sport, mental health awareness
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Minor Lacrosse Association (CWMLA) is hosting a webinar on diversity in sport and mental health awareness.
Ponsonby Public School bus driver Gary Willfang named ‘Everyday Hero’
PONSONBY – Gary Willfang, a bus driver at Ponsonby Public School, has been named one of Upper Grand District School Board’s (UGDSB) “Everyday Heroes”.
Centre Wellington Toastmasters Club offers public speaking practice during pandemic
CENTRE WELLINGTON – With virtual meetings and events becoming the norm during the pandemic, a large gap in communication has emerged. New skills are now required in order to effectively communicate with others.
Warden supports province’s decision to seek feedback on municipal codes of conduct
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Warden Kelly Linton supports the Ontario government's decision to seek public feedback on how to strengthen municipal codes of conduct. “We at least need something that holds councillors to a basic level of conduct,” he said.