GUELPH-ERAMOSA – On Oct. 31 at about 3:45pm Wellington County OPP officers were conducting a RIDE…
Man faces numerous gun, human trafficking charges
GUELPH – On Oct. 19, Guelph Police received information that a 26-year-old Guelph man was in…
Badley Bridge opening pushed to December
ELORA – The opening of the Badley Bridge in Elora to traffic has been delayed until early…
Ford announces four hours of care at long-term care homes but it’s too little, too late says Ontario Health Coalition
TORONTO – Premier Doug Ford announced on Nov. 2 that long-term care residents will receive an…
Mount Forest, Arthur arenas now open for public rentals
WELLINGTON NORTH – Ice rentals at the Arthur and Mount Forest arenas are now open to local residents, groups and organizations.
CUPE launches campaign to reinstate Community Living day programs
GUELPH – CUPE Local 4392, which represents workers at Community Living Guelph Wellington, has launched a new online campaign in response to the abrupt closure of six day program sites that support adults with developmental disabilities.
Province releases new framework for keeping Ontario ‘safe and open’
TORONTO - A new framework for implementing and lifting COVID-19 restrictions was announced by the provincial government on Nov. 3.
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Guelph facility
GUELPH –Public health officials have declared a COVID-19 outbreak at the Elliott Community facility in Guelph.
Santa Claus still coming to town – just in a different way
MINTO – While traditional parades here are cancelled, Minto Fire officials are reassuring local youths that Santa Claus will still be coming to town.
Community mourns loss of ‘Food Laureate’ Anita Stewart
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Members of this community, and agricultural and culinary officials across the country, are mourning the loss of Anita Stewart. The Elora resident, a member of the Order of Canada and Food Laureate at the University of Guelph, passed away on Oct. 29 at age 73.
Elora Farmer’s Market offering winter market in Salem
SALEM – Starting next weekend, the Elora Farmers' Market will offer an indoor winter market. Market officials announced on Oct. 30 they "have secured an accessible space" for "a slightly smaller indoor market."
Puslinch extends municipal closures until Jan. 15
ABERFOYLE – "Unfortunately, recent trends in positive (COVID-19) cases in Ontario are moving in the wrong direction," states an Oct. 30 press release from the township.
Minto closes town office ‘indefinitely’
MINTO – The Town of Minto has decided to close its municipal office indefinitely.
ECFTA program for adults with disabilities receives Trillium grant
ELORA – Thanks to an Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) grant, the Elora Centre for the Arts (ECFTA) is expanding its Supportive Arts program for young adults with disabilities.
Funding announced for social services
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local social service agencies will receive over $1.9 million in relief…