ERIN – Authors and sisters Sofie and Maya Jenkins are excited to announce the release of their self-published novel, The Day We Die, written under the pen name Autumn Bluestone.
Township considering traffic calming measures in residential areas, school zones
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Council here is investigating additional traffic calming measures to address speeding concerns in residential areas and school zones, recognizing it’s not a “one-size-fits-all” solution.
PIN sees uptake in volunteering over course of pandemic
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Officials at the People and Information Network (PIN) have seen an uptake in informal volunteering over the course of the pandemic as individuals find creative ways to support their communities.
Woman hits exciting milestone, turns 100
ELORA – Wynn Ingham, resident at the Heritage River Retirement Residence in Elora, has hit an exciting milestone.
New director of education looking to reframe traditional narratives in Upper Grand
GUELPH – As he enters his new role as Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) director of education, Peter Sovran is looking to reframe traditional narratives surrounding learning and work environments in education, while ensuring a safe return to school for students and staff.
Perth-Wellington candidates talk vaccine passports, affordable housing, childcare
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Perth-Wellington candidates in the federal election fielded questions on vaccine passports, affordable housing and childcare funding in a Sept. 14 virtual debate.
Guelph/Eramosa implements vaccination policy for township staff
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Following in the footsteps of the County of Wellington and Town of Minto, the Township of Guelph/Eramosa will now require all employees to disclose their vaccination status.
Province releases further details on vaccine passport program
TORONTO – The Ontario government has released further guidance on the province’s proof of vaccination program, one week before COVID-19 vaccines become mandatory for certain non-essential businesses.
Local school boards report 16 confirmed COVID-19 cases
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A total of 16 confirmed cases of COVID-19 are being reported across the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) and Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB).
Local school boards report 14 confirmed COVID-19 cases
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A total of 10 confirmed cases of COVID-19 are being reported across the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) and Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) as students head into the second week of school.
Local boards report nine confirmed COVID-19 cases in Guelph schools
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A total of nine confirmed COVID-19 cases are being reported across the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) and Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) as students finish their first week back to school.
Wellington-Halton Hills candidates address agricultural issues
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Halton Hills candidates talked supply management, the importance of broadband internet and the effects of climate change in a recent debate focused on agriculture.
CW Celtics looking to find alternative ways to play this season
CENTRE WELLINGTON – After learning they won’t have access again this year to their usual space, Centre Wellington Celtics officials are working to find alternative ways to play this season, while also accommodating an increase in enrolment.
Back to class at Rockwood Centennial Public School
Back to class – Students at Rockwood Centennial Public School returned for their first day back…
Main Street road closure in Rockwood extended
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The temporary road closure on Main Street South (Highway 7) in Rockwood has been extended to Sept. 24.