GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Council here has awarded a contract for the rehabilitation of two roads for just over half a million dollars.
WCDSB rethinking learning strategies as board reviews de-streaming approach
GUELPH – Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) trustees are encouraging the board to rethink its approach to teaching as students undergo their second semester since the province introduced de-streaming.
Brief Service is reducing wait lists for youth at CMHA WW
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A new service at the Canadian Mental Health Association of Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) is designed to help meet the needs of the community by reducing wait times for youth.
Erin council paid $157,000 in 2021
ERIN – The cost of compensating Erin council was just over $157,000 in 2021, a decrease from $185,782 in 2020.
UGDSB reviews student success since introducing de-streaming
GUELPH – Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) officials are reviewing the province's de-streaming of Grade 9 math, but say it's too soon to determine the impacts after just one semester.
Consensus Ontario party announces candidate for Wellington-Halton Hills
GEORGETOWN – The Consensus Ontario party has announced that Ron Patava will be the party's candidate for Wellington-Halton Hills in the provincial election next month.
Nurses continue to demonstrate resilience after two years of pandemic
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two years into the pandemic, nurses are continuing to demonstrate their resilience and ability to take on any challenges thrown their way.
Council amends bylaw for parking, stopping at two schools in Rockwood
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – To address ongoing traffic concerns near two schools in Rockwood, council here has amended a bylaw that will determine designated drop -off and pick-up locations in an attempt to ease congestion.
Guelph/Eramosa council awards road rehabilitation contract for over $515,000
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Council here has awarded a contract for the rehabilitation of two roads for just over half a million dollars.
Pandemic has brought conversations around mental health to the forefront: Fishburn
WELLINGTON COUNTY – During Mental Health Week (May 2 to 8), the Canadian Mental Health Association of Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) is reflecting on the impacts of the past two years on local residents.
Town of Erin revisits purchase of four electric vehicle charging stations
ERIN – Council here has tentatively approved the purchase of four electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, as long as the price falls below $60,000.
Tenenbaum urges community to be cautious as province battles sixth wave
GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) associate medical officer of health Dr. Matthew Tenenbaum is urging the community to continue to take caution as the province battles the sixth wave of the pandemic.
UGDSB implements self-reporting tool in schools across the board
GUELPH – Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) officials say they have weathered a COVID-19 "absenteeism storm," with student and staff absences down significantly over the last two weeks. But given the sixth wave is ongoing, the board is also implementing a regular reporting tool for schools.
Erin-Hillsburgh Minor Hockey initiates fundraiser to honour community member
ERIN – This past hockey season, the Erin-Hillsburgh Devils U11 BB team initiated a fundraiser in memory of local community member Danny Barber and his fight against brain cancer.
Alma teacher remembered for passion for teaching, lives he touched
ALMA – A local public school teacher involved in a fatal collision is being remembered by parents and longtime friends for the lives of those he touched and the impact he had on his students “just by being himself.”