WELLINGTON COUNTY - While the world had its eyes on COVID-19 and the enormous upheaval to the social and economic system in Canada, the Ontario government recently released the Public Sector Salary Disclosure list for 2019.
Advice for grocery shopping during pandemic
DRAYTON – Once upon a time, the best grocery shopping advice included tips on budgeting, making a meal plan and then a grocery list, and not shopping while hungry.
Moyor Bridge gets federal and provincial funding
PUSLINCH – Good news came to Puslinsh Township in mid-March when the federal and provincial governments announced they will help fund the Moyer Bridge reconstruction project.
Masks, tax breaks, enforcing social distancing at Erin Telephone Town Hall
ERIN - Masks, social distancing enforcement, getting a break on taxes and offers to volunteer were the main topics raised at the Town of Erin’s second telephone town hall, on the evening of April 9.
Water use up, hydro use down as residents hunker down at home
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Water use is up, and hydro use is down in Centre Wellington since emergency measures were put in place in mid-March to stem the spread of COVID-19.
Guelph-Eramosa council offers relief for taxpayers, nursery school
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council held its first teleconference meeting on April 7, and in about an hour, unanimously approved every item on the agenda.
‘It’s a horrible disease, it’s a real thing – and you don’t want it’
MOUNT FOREST – The widow of a Mount Forest man who died of COVID-19 complications is urging people to heed the advice of public health officials.
From fridges to ventilators: Danby Appliances answers call for help
GUELPH-ERAMOSA - A local business is part of the Ventilators for Canadians partnership working to manufacture ventilators during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wading through relief programs for businesses
ELORA – Normally, this would be a busy time of year for accountants to file business and personal tax returns.
‘We’re learning how to make it work’: Easter services go online
ELORA – With the biggest day in the Christian calendar fast approaching, local churches are figuring out how to celebrate together while staying apart.
Real estate market slows to a crawl during pandemic
WELLINGTON COUNTY –Real estate agents are working through the COVID-19 epidemic, but business is slow, said Matt Bennett-Monty, president of the Guelph and District Association of Realtors.
Centre Wellington grants emergency powers to CAO despite objections
In a 4-3 vote Centre Wellington council granted emergency powers to CAO Andy Goldie.
Women in abusive relationships at greater risk with social distancing measures
GUELPH – Helping women and children leave situations of domestic abuse is tricky enough. Doing it during a pandemic “adds a whole other layer of complexity,” says Sly Castaldi, executive director of Women in Crisis of Guelph-Wellington.
No COVID-19 cases at county hospitals – but it’s only a matter of time
GUELPH – While there have been outbreaks in Guelph and Orangeville, the region's top doctor says no COVID-19 patients are currently being treated at hospitals in Fergus, Mount Forest and Palmerston.
Stress calls “skyrocketing” at local Family Counselling and Support Services
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Stress calls are “skyrocketing” at Family Counselling and Support…