FERGUS - Education workers from Wellington County's two school boards, who are represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees, are on strike and actively protesting around the constituency office of Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott in downtown Fergus.
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County opts for quick transition to producer responsibility for recycling
GUELPH – The County of Wellington will opt out of recycling collection at the first opportunity, as the provincially-mandated switch to full producer responsibility for collection and processing continues toward a 2025 deadline.
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.
Remembrance Day services return to normal this year
WELLINGTON COUNTY - There are plenty of Remembrance Day services on offer this year and local Legions welcome everyone to attend – a stark change from the past few years, where in-person attendance was discouraged, and services were pared back to a minimum.
COVID-19 cases up over last week in WDGPH region
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Confirmed COVID-19 cases are up 9.7 per cent in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region this week and the number of people hospitalized with COVID has increased.
Police beat: Pedestrian struck
ARTHUR – On Oct. 26, emergency crews responded to a report of a collision involving a pickup…
Local Legions hosting Remembrance services in north Wellington
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Drayton Legion Branch 416 will hold a Remembrance service at 2:30 on Nov. 11 at the cenotaph in Drayton.
100 Women Who Care-Rural Wellington supported three local hospital foundations
These women care - The September 2022 meeting of 100 Women Who Care - Rural Wellington was held at the Arthur and Area Community Centre.
‘O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy’ is coming to River Run Centre
GUELPH - From the unbridled imagination of beloved British comedy duo James and Jamesy comes the rollicking holiday comedy O Christmas Tea.
The Nutcracker: A symphony of sounds for children
GUELPH – Journey to a land of sweets and sugar plum fairies during kid-friendly performances of The Nutcracker at River Run Centre on Nov. 19 at 9:30am, 10:30am, and 11:30am.