GUELPH AND WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Rotary Club of Guelph Charitable Foundation is donating $288,000 to support The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario, Wellington Guelph’s newest youth wellness centre.
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Lovers of the Birds: Common nighthawk
Before I could decide my topic for the June 2023 column my answer came. Our neighbour, Beverly, texted me having seen a common nighthawk. These birds are members of the Nightjar family. Her family had been enjoying a lovely evening sitting outside.
Upcoming auditions for two shows with Elmira Theatre Company
ELMIRA – The Elmira Theatre Company is looking for actors to audition for two upcoming productions: Ed’s Garage and Pearl Gidley.
Group offers information to help seniors with mental health
TORONTO – The Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health (CCSMH) has practical tools for older adults, their families, and health care providers to better support their mental well-being.
Take precautions against ticks, medical officer of health advises
GUELPH – Ticks are here, they are here to stay, and we’ll all have to learn to live with them. That statement was part of a June 7 verbal report to the Board of Health from Dr. Nicola Mercer, medical officer of health for Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health.
Masks no longer mandatory at local hospitals
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Starting Friday, masks are no longer required at the three hospitals in Wellington County. Patients, staff and visitors are now encouraged - but not required - to wear masks.
Public health urges caution to avoid risks due to poor air quality
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say the air quality in the region is "high risk" and area residents should take precautions – at least for the next few days.
Canada Post: mail delivery could be disrupted province-wide due to poor air quality
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Mail delivery could be delayed across the county until air quality conditions improve, according to Canada Post's social media channels.
Local teenager facing child pornography charge
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A local teenager is facing child pornography charges after distributing intimate images of another teen on social media.
Crime Stoppers launches new road sign campaign
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Road signs promoting Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW) are being replaced as part of a new campaign.