WELLINGTON COUNTY – On Sept. 24, the County of Wellington invites residents and visitors to savour the local harvest at the 16th Annual Fall Rural Romp, organized by their Taste Real local food programme.
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Fall in Love with Maple event encourages sugarbush visits
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Ontario Maple Syrup Producers’ Association (OMSPA) has announced the return of Fall in Love with Maple for its second year.
Headwaters Arts kicks off Fall Festival on Sept. 15
ALTON – Headwaters Arts Fall Festival kicks off Sept. 15 with the Opening Night Soiree of the Fall Festival’s Juried Art Show and Sale at the Alton Mill Arts Centre in Alton from 6 to 9pm.
Ignatius Old Growth Forest Project
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – On Oct. 1, Neighbourwoods is hosting a Tree Walk from 1 to 2:30pm at the Ignatius Old Growth Forest.
WCMA commemorates 145th anniversary of the House of Industry and Refuge
ABOYNE – On Sept. 24, Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) will commemorate the 145th anniversary of the Wellington County House of Industry and Refuge, or “Poor House”.
COVID-19 cases continue to decline in region; hospitalizations down slightly
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases continue to drop significantly in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health region, while local hospitalizations are down slightly.
Residents aged 18 and over eligible for bivalent Moderna vaccine Sept. 26
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Beginning Sept. 26, a Moderna bivalent vaccine targeting Omicron will be available to all Ontarians who are at least 18 years old. Health Canada's approval of the Moderna vaccine was previously announced on Sept. 1.
Youth hubs holding sessions for parents on how to broach difficult subjects with kids
GUELPH – The Grove Youth Hubs will present an information series for parents and the first topic is often the most difficult for parents to address - How to have tough conversation with your youth on safe sex.
New COVID vaccine expected in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph in next few weeks
GUELPH – The new COVID-19 “bivalent” vaccine is expected to arrive in the region in the coming weeks. And when it gets to Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, officials will be ready, says the local medical officer of health.
Local officials offer condolences in wake of death of Queen Elizabeth II
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local officials are offering their condolences to the Royal Family following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday.