WELLINGTON COUNTY – Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic District School Board students will remain in classrooms this week following a tentative deal reached between the province and the Canadian Union of Public Employees.
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Wellington North extending Guelph bylaw enforcement agreement
WELLINGTON NORTH - The Township of Wellington North is extending an agreement with the City of Guelph to provide bylaw enforcement services for an additional six months beyond an initial one-year trial period.
Upper Grand trustees elect Ralf Mesenbrink as board chair
GUELPH – Newly-elected trustees with the Upper Grand District School Board elected Ralf Mesenbrink as board chair at their inaugural meeting on Nov 15.
Education workers could be off the job Monday as CUPE issues strike notice
WELLINGTON COUNTY – CUPE Local 256 education workers could be back on strike and off the job again on Nov. 21 if a deal isn’t reached between the union and province. The union issued a strike notice on Nov. 16.
Mercer stops short of mandate but strongly recommends masking, vaccines
GUELPH – The local medical officer of health is strongly recommending that people wear masks indoors and get up to date with their COVID-19 and flu vaccines in the weeks leading up to the holiday season. But so far she’s drawing the line at mandates.
Veterans offer laughter, lessons of peace at Our Lady of Lourdes event
GUELPH – Veterans shared stories, wisdom and laughter in the library at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School on Wednesday. The audience was around four dozen grade 10 civics students, who listened attentively to the veterans.
Knights of Columbus makes donation to Michael House, Guelph
Donation – St. Mary and St. Joseph Knights of Columbus recently made a $1,315 donation to Michael…
Hopewell Children’s Homes adds another site to provide supportive care
GUELPH – With the grand opening of another home for people with severe physical and developmental disabilities, Hopewell Children’s Homes will immediately be able to serve another three people who need support and will add another two residents in the next year.
Education workers in Wellington County set to strike Friday
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Education workers at the Upper Grand District School Board and the Wellington Catholic District School Board will strike on Nov. 4, CUPE Local 256 president Bill Foster has confirmed to the Wellington Advertiser.
Annual Veteran’s Day Panel a powerful lesson in Remembrance for students
GUELPH – It’s one thing to read about our nation’s history at times of war, but it’s another lesson entirely to hear the lived experiences of those who have faced war or are actively serving their country in times of conflict.