The rhythm and predictability of a school routine has not been possible in over two years. We have all been living with the uncertainty the pandemic has brought and this takes a toll on our mental health.
Wellington County
County libraries record dramatic increase in summer readers
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Participation in the county library's summer reading program has increased dramatically following a decline in 2020-21.
Ontarians aged 12 and up now eligible for COVID-19 bivalent booster shot
TORONTO – Ontarians aged 12 and up will be eligible for a bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster dose starting on Oct. 17. The province made the announcement on Oct. 13, following Health Canada's approval of the Pfizer bivalent vaccine on Oct. 7.
Chong holds onto critic post; Nater replaced in shadow cabinet
WELLINGTON COUNTY – One of Wellington County’s two Members of Parliament has retained his position in Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s new shadow cabinet, while the other has been replaced.
Construction begins on interchange on Highway 6/Hanlon Expressway
GUELPH – Construction is set to begin this fall on the Highway 6/Hanlon Expressway Midblock Exchange, a new interchange on the expressway portion of Highway 6.
Wellington County celebrating Ontario Public Library Week, Oct. 16 to 22
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local residents are being urged to celebrate Ontario Public Library Week at Wellington County library branches.
COVID-19 cases down, hospitalizations up slightly across WDGPH region
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health region are down slightly this week, while hospitalizations are up slightly. And public health officials say two-thirds of area residents are still not up-to-date with vaccinations.
Local students receive scholarships from county
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Four northern Wellington students will be receiving educational scholarships…
Circular Fashion Festival making sustainability stylish with swap/sale
GUELPH - The Guelph Tool Library announces the Circular Fashion Festival, a mix of virtual and in person events that will host Guelph’s Largest Clothing Swap and Sale this October.
Local businesses invited to join Ontario By Bike Network
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington and the City of Guelph invite local businesses to join the Ontario By Bike Network and become bicycle friendly certified.