GUELPH – Parents and guardians of Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) students are asking the board to improve distancing in schools and on buses and to provide better communication regarding COVID-19.
Elora Monster March Parade cancelled but other Monster Month activities to continue
ELORA – This year’s Monster March Parade in Elora is cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, other Monster Month activities will continue as planned throughout October.
Upper Grand District School Board pleased with school reopening
GUELPH – The reopening of Upper Grand District School Board classrooms in September went “smoothly,” according to board officials.
Fire Prevention Week focuses on kitchen, cooking safety
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries in Canada…
Centre Wellington firefighters rescue two from Elora Gorge
ELORA – Centre Wellington firefighters rescued two people from the Elora Gorge on Sept. 28.
Local psychotherapist uses horses in therapy
ERIN – The connection between a horse and rider is a well discussed topic, but what about the…
Mount Forest equestrian facility opens amidst pandemic
MOUNT FOREST – A new owner opened an equestrian facility in Mount Forest in the middle of the…
Locals help monarch butterflies
EVERTON – Some Everton community members are doing their part to help grow the local monarch…
Boards announce strategy for students to switch between learning models
GUELPH – The two local school boards in Wellington County have announced more details on their plans for allowing students to switch between in-person and virtual classes.
Puslinch, Guelph-Eramosa to share bylaw officer
PUSLINCH – Puslinch has entered into an agreement with Guelph-Eramosa to share a full-time bylaw officer between the two municipalities.
Dufferin Aggregates granted two-week extension for alternative haul route, extended hours
PUSLINCH – Dufferin Aggregates has been granted a two-week extension of a temporary agreement for extended hours and an alternative haul route through Morriston during roundabout construction at Wellington Roads 46 (Brock Road) and 34.
Centre Wellington basketball team wins chance to play on Raptors’ practice court
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Celtics U14 girls basketball team recently won a chance to visit the Toronto Raptors' practice facility in Toronto.
New Support after Suicide program introduced in Wellington County
ABOYNE – Wellington County has a new suicide support program. Support after Suicide, offered…
Catholic students excited to be back at school
ERIN – “Kids are excited to be back.”
Public health preparing for second wave of COVID-19
GUELPH – The local public health unit is preparing to respond to possible future waves of COVID-19.