Guelph/Eramosa

TORONTO – Later this month, the mandatory mask requirement in most settings in Ontario will be a thing of the past. Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario’s chief medical officer of health, announced on March 9 the mandatory mask mandate will be lifted for most settings, including schools, beginning March 21.

ROCKWOOD – Parents of Harris Mill Public School students have expressed safety concerns about what they are calling a “chaotic” parking lot and drop-off situation.

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Council formally declared Ward 3 councillor Louise Marshall’s position vacant in a March 7 meeting.

ABOYNE – Thinking of running for a local council seat? The municipalities of Wellington County have organized a free informational workshop for prospective council members.

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – It’s not so much what he considers racist treatment from a McDonalds employee that irks Michael Campbell so much. It’s the subsequent handling by the owner. 

OTTAWA – Parliamentary debate on the use of the Emergencies Act to address the occupation in Ottawa was paused on Friday due to an ongoing police operation.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – All county buildings will reopen to the public without proof-of-vaccination requirements and curbside pickup at library branches will be discontinued.

WELLINGTON COUNTY - There are more than 15,000 patients in Waterloo Region, Guelph and Wellington County waiting on surgeries or procedures that have been postponed due to the pandemic.

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Through a recent grant attained by the township’s parks and recreation department, staff have developed a new volunteer policy.