OTTAWA - The 2022 federal budget, released April 7, provides some good news for seniors, particularly when it comes to income support and tax credits for making homes safer and more accessible.
Active COVID-19 cases down across WDGPH region after steady rise
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As of April 19, there are 581 known active cases of COVID-19 in the region (down 7% from a week ago). There are 15 people hospitalized across the public health region.
No objections to new telecom tower coming to Kenilworth
WELLINGTON NORTH – Shared Tower Inc. intends to build a 70-metre, self-supporting telecom tower at 6832 Wellington Road 109 targeting Teviotdale and surrounding areas to the north and west of Wellington Road 109.
‘Difficult decisions’: public forum highlights Arthur’s coming growing pains
ARTHUR – There’s no denying Wellington North will experience its fair share of growing pains in the coming decades, as officials spur on economic growth and the housing to support it.
Kay Ayres named Wellington North’s senior of the year
MOUNT FOREST – Resident Kay Ayres was recognized for her dedication and volunteerism as the 2022 Wellington North senior of the year award recipient.
Black Cat speed monitors reveal chronic speeding problems on Brock Road
PUSLINCH – Over five days between Jan. 28 and Feb. 3, Black Cat speed monitors installed along Brock Road in Puslinch tracked the speeds of 63,739 vehicles.
Mask Off Guelph event raises $50,000 for The Grove Hubs
GUELPH – Mask Off Guelph held the “MASKuerade with a twist” event on April 9 with proceeds going to The Grove Hubs, a Youth Mental Health Ontario initiative providing mental health supports to area youth.
Ground-breaking ceremony held at future Brent Barnes Memorial Skatepark
Breaking ground – Lions Club members, township officials and a local youth marked the…
Council approves purchase of three trucks
WELLINGTON NORTH - The township’s building and operations departments are getting a few shiny, new trucks.
Local groups support CW Food Bank’s Easter food drive at Fergus FreshCo
Food drive – Fergus Lions Club and Wellington OPP Auxiliary members along with Nick’s Quick…
New communications tower erected in Fergus
New tower – Work is being performed on a newly erected Rogers telecommunications tower…
The past travels to Elora with return of antique and vintage show
ELORA – The Elora Antique and Vintage Show returned to the Elora and District Community Centre on April 9 and 10 following a two-year pandemic-related hiatus.
Fine art exhibition showcases curated work of local artists
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Around 100 attendees filled Exhibition Hall at the Wellington County Museum and Archives on April 7 for the opening night and return of the Insights Juried Exhibition of Fine Arts, showcasing over 50 works of art from 45 artists.
Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Service’s remote monitoring program expanded
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Service is doubling its remote monitoring program capacity after receiving a provincial grant.
A ‘perfect, terrible storm’: fertilizer costs cutting into high returns on agricultural commodities
WELLINGTON COUNTY - An increase in global fertilizer prices wrought by a culmination of global instability has rattled a fragile market, leaving local farmers to fight for their bottom lines.