People with dementia experience changes in the structure of their brain that cause changes to memory, judgement, reasoning, insight and can affect their personality and mood.
Wellington County
Social services committee approves designs for transitional housing in Guelph
GUELPH – VG Architects managing partner Paul Sapounzi presented long-anticipated designs for the county’s newest transitional housing project to the social services committee on Jan. 11.
Earl Campbell heading Wellington County Police Services Board
GUELPH - Responsible for governing the police, the Wellington County Police Services Board has new members around the table for the 2023-34 term.
Curling, camaraderie, music on display during Strathcona Cup Tour stops
ELORA – For the first time in the Strathcona Cup’s 120-year history, Elora had the honour of hosting a game on Jan. 13. “It’s a very special day in Elora Curling Club history,” said Darlene Furlong, a curler who has volunteered with the club for about 20 years.
Loss of farmland, local allocations discussed at public meeting on growth in county
GUELPH – Potential loss of farmland to urban expansion and distribution of growth were among the concerns raised at a public meeting on an official plan amendment designed to address provincial growth projections for Wellington County.
Policing to cost Wellington County taxpayers $18 million in 2023
ABOYNE – The cost to county taxpayers for policing is on the rise again in this year’s budget. Price tag expected to climb to $23.97 million in 2032.
Pharmacists welcome new prescription powers for common ailments
WELLINGTON COUNTY - As of Jan. 1, pharmacists across Ontario can prescribe within 10 drug classes for 13 minor ailments. Local pharmacists are welcoming what they say is a long-overdue advancement in their scope of practice.
Drayton Entertainment announces ‘a season for everyone’
CAMBRIDGE – Drayton Entertainment has announced an ambitious 2023 Season, featuring 16 productions across the local region.
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations down across WDGPH region
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are down this week across the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region, following a significant increase over the holidays.
Senator Rob Black offers 2022 review centering on advocacy in Red Chamber
FERGUS - Canadian Senator Rob Black spent the past year advocating for agricultural and rural communities inside and outside of the Red Chamber.