MAPLETON - All park open spaces and tennis courts within Mapleton Township, including the already open walking trails, were officially opened on Tuesday.
COVID-19
Agricultural society cancels Drayton Fair
DRAYTON - For the first time since the Second World War, the Drayton Fair has been cancelled.
GRCA reopening some trails, parks for limited day use starting May 16
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) will reopen the remainder of the Elora Cataract Trailway this weekend.
Puslinch Township reopens parks, trails, greenspaces
ABERFOYLE - Puslinch has reopened parks, trails and greenspaces but playgrounds, sports fields, facilities and buildings remain closed.
Drayton Entertainment cancels season at Festival Theatre due to COVID-19
DRAYTON - Drayton Entertainment has cancelled the remainder of its season at the iconic Drayton Festival Theatre here.
County libraries prepare to provide additional services
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local libraries are gearing up to begin providing more services as the province relaxes COVID-19 restrictions.
Nine new COVID-19 cases reported in county since May 1
A May 15 update on the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) indicates there are 55 cases in the county, including 35 resolved cases and two deaths.
Local network to host webinar on youth mental health, substance abuse
WELLINGTON COUNTY - A local group will host a webinar next week to address the impact of COVID-19 on youth mental health and substance abuse in Wellington County and Guelph.
Golf courses, campgrounds to open Saturday; more businesses on Tuesday
TORONTO – Two months after the COVID-19 pandemic began and the province’s economy came to a grinding halt, Premier Doug Ford announced on Thursday that Ontario is entering the first stage of reopening the economy.
Business closes temporarily after staff member tests positive for COVID-19
MOUNT FOREST – A local business has closed down temporarily after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.
Budget variance report shows Mapleton headed for deficit
MAPLETON – The township of Mapleton is on track for a year-end deficit of more than $100,000 according to a first quarter operating budget variance report.
Relay for Life, Dog Walk cancelled in favour of virtual events
WELLINGTON COUNTY - When it comes to aiding charities, county residents have walked the walk for decades, but this year organizers of two popular events are asking them to take their fundraising efforts online.
County opening Mount Forest facility to offer emergency child care
MOUNT FOREST - The County of Wellington will reopen its Mount Forest Child Care and Learning Centre on May 19 to provide additional emergency child care spaces for frontline workers.
GRCA has temporarily laid off 75 employees
CAMBRIDGE – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has temporarily laid off 75 staff members as a cost-saving measure as it grapples with the financial impact of COVID-19.
Councillor questions continued local state of emergency
MAPLETON – While the province remains under a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some council members here are questioning the need for the township to do so.