PEEL REGION – In response to the daily discharge of sewage-effluent anticipated to be released from the Town of Erin wastewater treatment plant, the Coalition for the West Credit River brought forward two requests to the Region of Peel council on the morning of Jan. 27.
Xplornet proposing a second telecommunications tower in Erin
ERIN – Town of Erin residents could soon benefit from higher-speed internet should a new telecommunications tower be approved.
Report identifies $9.7 million in culvert and bridge repairs for town of Erin
ERIN – A report to Erin council identifies $9.7 million in culvert and bridge work, set to be completed over the next 10 years.
UGDSB to request deferral of Grade 3 and 6 EQAO assessments from ministry
GUELPH – Due to the ongoing strain of the pandemic, the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is requesting that the Ministry of Education defer EQAO testing for Grades 3 and 6 outside of this school year to another year.
Former Fergus student shares love of music through online learning
FERGUS – Assuming the role of teacher rather than student, former St. Joseph Catholic School student Alex Shellington recently revisited his alma mater to share his knowledge and passion for music.
Fergus author announces third novel in the works
FERGUS – Combining his passions for law, history and writing, Fergus-based author Bob Grant is in the midst of writing his third novel.
Secondary students to return to regular semester model next week
GUELPH – For the first time since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, secondary students will be returning to a normal schedule, school board officials say.
Elora Singers to take part in online classical music festival
FERGUS – In the hopes of connecting and building community, the Elora Singers are among those set to participate in an off-season free online event, titled July in January.
UGDSB to begin anti-sex trafficking training for students, staff
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has developed an anti-sex trafficking protocol, with plans to begin training staff and students in the fall.
Cannabis industry growing in Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The retail cannabis industry across Wellington County is beginning to grow as more municipalities opt in to host the businesses.
Beijing bound: Erin’s Rachael Karker named to Canadian Olympic team
CALGARY – Rachael Karker will make her Olympic Games debut on the half-pipe in Beijing in three weeks.
Local school boards pause EQAO testing due to stress of pandemic learning
GUELPH – In response to the ongoing challenges of pandemic learning, both the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) and Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) are pausing the Grade 9 EQAO assessment until further notice.
UGDSB launches COVID-19 case monitoring pilot program as students return to school
GUELPH – In the absence of case reporting in schools, the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has launched its absence tracking pilot program – a program aimed at monitoring the daily rates of absenteeism in schools across the board.
Manuscript on Elora’s history carries on legacy of late historian Stephen Thorning
ELORA – The Wellington County Historical Society (WCHS) is on track to publish a manuscript of Elora’s history, one that carries on the legacy of late historian and columnist Stephen Thorning.
Local centres keeping seniors connected during latest COVID restrictions
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Through a variety of virtual programming, seniors’ centres in Wellington County are continuing to keep seniors connected during the latest COVID-19 restrictions.