ERIN – Council here has accepted the bid of $286,825 to move forward with phase two of the Erin Rotary Riverwalk trail.
Erin and Hillsburgh stations respond to early morning report of chimney fire
ERIN – Erin and Hillsburgh firefighters were called out to what was initially described as a structure fire at a residence near Stanley Park on the morning of Feb. 14.
School boards to resume extracurricular activities as province eases restrictions
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As COVID-19 trends appear to be on the mend, students will once again be allowed to resume extracurricular activities.
Erin council approves interim tax bylaw
ERIN – Council here has approved the proposed 2022 interim tax bylaw, which will provide approximately $3.5 million in residential taxes to the town.
WCDSB hopes to introduce international education program for 2022-23 school year
GUELPH – If all goes well, starting next school year, the Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) will be offering an international education program.
Catholic school board receives $2.1 million in funding for childcare centre in Guelph
GUELPH – In order to meet the needs of the community, the Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) is receiving $2.1 million in funding for new a childcare centre in Guelph.
New book reveals secrets of Drew House, stories of past owners
ELORA – For nearly 170 years, Elora’s Drew House has made its mark on the people that have resided there.
Long-term care homes to receive additional staffing from pool of internationally educated nurses
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Long-term care homes in the county experiencing staffing shortages are expected to receive additional staffing support from the province.
WCDSB requests deferral of Grade 3 and 6 EQAO assessments
GUELPH – The Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) is requesting the Ministry of Education defer the Grade 3 and 6 EQAO assessments for this school year.
Mount Forest resident and London-based writer collaborate on WWII-based graphic novel
MOUNT FOREST – A 14-year-old based in London, England and a comics illustrator from Mount Forest have recently collaborated on a graphic novel.
WCDSB trustees to return to in-person board meetings
GUELPH – With pandemic restrictions beginning to ease again, the Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) will be returning to in-person board meetings.
Township receives $15,000 grant to support new volunteer policy
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Through a recent grant attained by the township’s parks and recreation department, staff have developed a new volunteer policy.
Guelph/Eramosa makes second attempt to reopen municipal office to the public
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa is set to reopen its municipal office to the public at the end of the month, after nearly two years of being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Redefining resiliency: panelists discuss connections, community, reducing barriers
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Youth engagement, creating space and building connections through community were the common themes of a webinar Thursday evening.
UGDSB to continue remote learning option for elementary students next year
GUELPH – A remote learning option for elementary students could become the status quo in the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB).