WELLINGTON COUNTY – Nominations for the 2022 municipal election are open.
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A Guelph tribute to the Music of MOTOWN
GUELPH – On June 25, Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) is presenting “A Guelph Tribute to the Music of MOTOWN” at Royal City Church in Guelph.
Wild Child exhibit opens at museum
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County Museum and Archives’ (WCMA) groovy new exhibit is Wild Child, exploring fashions and fads in the 1960s and 70s through WCMA’s collection.
Local distilleries part of Craft Gin Trail
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Craft Gin Trail opened on June 11, in time for World Gin Day.
Orton celebrates Canada with chicken and fireworks
ORTON – Orton Community Association is hosting a Canada Day chicken barbecue and fireworks display.
Recruitment challenges reaching ‘crisis’ level for health care system
MAPLETON – Councillors here heard local health care recruitment challenges have reached “crisis” level. Mapleton council approved a $10,000 contribution to assist with the work of the local health care professional recruitment committee on June 14.
Rabies vaccine baiting to start soon in Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry announced on June 20 that rabies vaccine bait will be dropped soon in targeted areas of the province, including Welling ton County.
Committee supports $2.25 million in affordable and social housing improvements
GUELPH – The county’s social services committee has endorsed recommendations for air conditioning installation at the county-owned affordable housing building located at 165 Gordon Street in Fergus, and the replacement of windows, doors, siding, downspouts and eaves at social housing in Guelph
Vandalism of Pride flags can make students feel unwelcome, unsafe: UGDSB officials
WELLINGTON COUNTY – School board officials say "targeted hate crimes" like the recent vandalism of Pride flags at local schools can negatively affect learning and make some students feel unwelcome and unsafe.
First case of monkeypox identified in WDGPH region
GUELPH – Public health officials have identified the first case of monkeypox in the region, but stress there is no increased risk to the general public.