WELLINGTON NORTH – Crystal and Shawn Lazenby, and their six children, ranging in age from 11 to 18, won’t be exchanging presents this Christmas. Instead, they’ll be packing stockings for residents of Birmingham Retirement Community, where Crystal has worked as a PSW since April.
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Public health: 31 employees at Cargill Guelph have tested positive for COVID-19
GUELPH – Some 31 employees at Cargill Canada’s meat processing plant on Dunlop Drive in Guelph have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past two weeks and on Dec. 8, 80 employees were sent home to get tested and await the results.
Rockwood Farmers’ annual Santa Claus Parade of Lights drew thousands of visitors
All lit up – The Rockwood Farmers’ Annual Santa Claus Parade of Lights on Dec. 10 was a…
Province moving WDGPH region to red COVID-19 alert level on Dec. 14
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local politicians and health officials warned for weeks that it could happen - and now it has. On Dec. 11, the province announced it is moving the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region into the red (control) level of its COVID-19 alert system, effective Dec. 14.
Calls up at Guelph-Wellington distress line; agency seeking donations
GUELPH – Calls to the Family Counselling and Support Services distress line normally increase over the holidays, but with the added pressure of the ongoing pandemic, Joanne Young Evans is worried.
Riverfest Elora among groups to receive provincial tourism funding
TORONTO - The Ontario government is investing nearly $4.4 million to support the long-term sustainability of the province’s tourism industry.
Mapleton Township applies for COVID-19 funding
MAPLETON – Council here has decided to apply for COVID-19 funding from the federal and provincial governments to address projects at the PMD arena.
Mount Forest Lions welcomed Santa to town with drive-thru parade
Keeping spirits high – Santa Claus visited Mount Forest for a reverse drive-thru parade…
New survey finds Ontarians’ mental health eroding
GUELPH – The second wave of the pandemic has intensified feelings of stress and anxiety, causing alarming levels of despair, suicidal thoughts and hopelessness in the Ontario population.
Annual Wellington North Christmas Cantata goes online Dec. 20
WELLINGTON NORTH – In a normal year, throughout the months of November and December, choir…
Anderson Community Christmas continues in modified format
MINTO – Jean and Dave Anderson are continuing to work on plans to host their Anderson Community Christmas event on Dec. 25.
Light Up Drew draws crowd
DREW – The Dec. 7 Light Up Drew event was declared a “huge success,” by organizers,…
New federal funds set to flow to local businesses through SEDC
NEUSTADT – The Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) announced on Nov. 23 that…
Palmerston and District Hospital Auxiliary host greenery sale
Successful greenery sale – The Palmerston and District Hospital Auxiliary, like many other…
Local sports group get boost from Donald family through CWCF Wellington North Youth Fund
MOUNT FOREST – Two minor sports organizations here received a big boost from a local family…