ELORA – After a two-year hiatus of in-person festivals, Elora Festival organizers have unveiled the 2022 lineup as they return to a live event this summer.
Community needs to begin transitioning its pandemic mentality: Tenenbaum
GUELPH – As most COVID-19 restrictions and measures have been lifted across the province, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) associate medical officer of health Dr. Matthew Tenenbaum says “we need to transition our approach to COVID-19.”
St. Mary Catholic School students ‘rock their socks’ for World Down Syndrome Day
ELORA – St. Mary Catholic School in Elora celebrated World Down Syndrome Day this week with their school community.
UGDSB trustees frustrated with lack of legal authority to impose mask mandates
GUELPH – Trustees at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) are frustrated with the board’s lack of legal authority to impose a mask mandate.
Fergus native helps to uncover historic impact of Black presence in Canada in latest documentary
FERGUS – Peter Meyler helps to reveal the deep historic impact of Black presence in Canada in the next episode of BLK: An Origin Story, a limited series consisting of four 60-minute episodes.
Dufferin County council paid $330,000 in 2021
DUFFERIN COUNTY – The cost of compensating members of Dufferin County council came in at just over $330,000 in 2021.
Erin Community Centre closed until further notice
ERIN – The Erin Community Centre will be closed until further notice, town officials say. In a March 22 post to Twitter, the Town of Erin stated the centre would be “closed until further notice due to mechanical equipment issues.”
Guelph/Eramosa to purchase first electric vehicle
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Council here has authorized the purchase of an $80,000 electric vehicle, which officials say makes the municipality a leader in the pursuit of a sustainable future.
Coming out of the winter months: how to prepare your car
FERGUS – As car owners make their way out of winter and into the warmer months, a local car dealership has some tips to ensure their car is summer ready.
Erin resident Chricket Yule receives Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers
ERIN – Chricket Yule has been awarded the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers for doing what she loves: building connections with individuals with special needs.
Township excited to welcome back Party in the Park this summer
ROCKWOOD – It’s official: after a two-year hiatus, organizers have confirmed the return of the township’s annual Party in the Park event this summer.
Council investigates solutions to address parking concerns at Harris Mill PS
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – This township is reviewing potential solutions to address ongoing parking concerns at Harris Mill Public School in Rockwood.
Elora Festival set to return to a live event this summer
ELORA – Having not been able to offer live festivals for two summers, Elora Festival organizers are excited to announce the return to a live summer festival this year.
Council awards tender for culvert rehabilitation
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A recent tender for a culvert project here has highlighted greater concern for remaining within budget as material costs continue to rise with inflation.
Report: older adults dealing with increased barriers due to pandemic
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A new Vital Focus report details how older adults have been impacted by COVID-19, as the pandemic reaches the two-year mark.