WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron is helping transport residents of Wellington County to vaccine appointments and COVID-19 tests.
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Wellington County records $7-million budget surplus for 2020
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County coffers are fuller than expected after ending 2020 with a surplus of nearly $7 million, thanks to a combination of budget adjustments and an influx of cash from upper levels of government.
Company breaks ground on Eden Mills high-speed internet project
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Construction of new broadband infrastructure continues to move forward in Wellington County, as Cogeco Connexion breaks ground to bring high-speed internet service to more than 280 additional homes and businesses in the community of Eden Mills.
Paws-a-thon close to Mental Health Week goal
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Suicide Awareness Council of Wellington-Dufferin is hosting its first ever Paws-a-thon for mental health week.
Children aged 12 to 15 can now pre-register for COVID-19 vaccine
The health unit made the announcement on Twitter the morning of May 6, one day after Health Canada authorized use of the Pfizer vaccine in children 12 to 15 years of age.
Fishburn: ‘Mental Health Week couldn’t be at a better time’
WELLINGTON COUNTY – May 3 to 9 is the 70th annual Mental Health Week. And according to Helen Fishburn, CEO of Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo-Wellington (CMHAWW), due to the impact of COVID-19, “this is the most important mental health week in our history.”
Guelph’s City Hall turned blue for 10th annual Doctor’s Day
GUELPH – City Hall’s Market Square turned blue on May 1 to show appreciation for Ontario’s frontline healthcare workers and to celebrate the 10th annual Doctor’s Day and the #ShineALightForThem campaign.
OPP investigating rash of catalytic converter thefts
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Police are offering tips to help residents protect their vehicles following a rash of catalytic converter thefts over the last month.
Open Mind: Negativity bias
I attended a webinar the other day about the effects of the pandemic on our mental health and effectiveness as health care/front line workers.
Regular residents an important part of 19th century Elora
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…