WELLINGTON COUNTY – WDGPH announced on April 6 that it has expanded eligibility for fourth doses (second boosters) to include adults aged 60 and over and First Nation, Inuit and Métis individuals and their non-Indigenous household members aged 18 and over.
Active cases of COVID-19 are up as hospitalizations remain steady
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As of April 6, there are 554 known active cases of COVID-19 in the region (up 30% from 427 a week earlier) and 152 in Wellington County (up 25% from 122).
Octarine artists respond to climate change
ELORA — The Elora Centre for the Arts is presenting Everything Connected, an exhibit that addresses different aspects of climate change through a group of eight women known as the Octarine Women Artists’ Collective (OWAC).
Informed Democracy series exploring climate change
GUELPH - Climate change is the topic of the fourth and final Informed Democracy series hosted by the Guelph Wellington Coalition for Social Justice in the lead-up to the provincial election in June.
Police beat: Fergus man charged in recent residential break-in
ELORA – A Fergus man has been charged in connection with a recent residential break-in here.
Cannabis, cocaine and speed
GUELPH – On March 25 at about 8:45pm, a Wellington County OPP officer was monitoring traffic on…
Good Friday fish and chips are back
FERGUS - After a two year break, the Knights of Columbus will once again be serving their popular fish and chip dinners from 4 to 6pm on Good Friday (April 15th) at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall in Fergus.
Elora Community Theatre presents Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at the Fergus Grand Theatre
ELORA – Elora Community Theatre presents Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, written by Tennessee Williams and directed by Anthony Deciantis.
Harrow, Potter to share interim CAO position in Minto
MINTO – Director of Fire Services Chris Harrow and deputy treasurer Mark Potter will share the town’s top staff position until a permanent chief administrative officer (CAO) is appointed.
Syrup producers set to celebrate Maple Weekend April 2 to 3
WYEBRIDGE – The Ontario Maple Syrup Producers’ Association (OMSPA) has announced that after two years of cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, producers will once again be showcasing a new crop of maple syrup during the annual Maple Weekend, April 2 to 3.
Drayton Entertainment announces return of live theatre to four stages
DRAYTON – Drayton Entertainment is finally welcoming audiences back to all of its theatres across the province this year, including four local venues.
2021 ‘Sunshine List’ includes 106 local municipal employees
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The number of local municipal employees making over $100,000 annually rose by just two in 2021.
Police beat: Stolen credit cards used
Stolen credit cards used CENTRE WELLINGTON – Police are looking for help to catch suspects who…
Man charged with trying to steal parts from vehicle
MARDEN – A Guelph man faces several charges after someone tried to steal parts from a vehicle at…
Province reaches child care funding agreement with federal government
TORONTO – Ontario has struck an agreement with the Canadian government to establish $10-a-day child care by March 2026.