GUELPH – Students at the Upper Grand District School Board have elected their student trustees for next year.
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School board explores ways to recognize former director
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board is exploring ways to commemorate Dr. Martha Rogers.
Police beat: Impaired driver from Mount Forest runs into Kitchener train
KITCHENER – A Mount Forest woman is facing dangerous and impaired driving charges after a vehicle collided with a train here last weekend.
UGDSB approves five updated policies
GUELPH – During the Upper Grand District School Board meeting on Feb. 27, trustees approved updates to five policies.
Ab and Bonnie Hesselink pledge $500,000 to Palmerston MRI+ Campaign
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation launched its MRI+ Campaign in 2023, hoping to raise $8 million by 2026. And on March 7, Ab and Bonnie Hesselink, who reside outside of Elora, made a major pledge towards that goal: $500,000.
Compass, CMHA get federal funding to train distress line staff, volunteers
GUELPH – The Canadian Mental Health Association and Compass Community Services will each receive federal funding to train distress line staff and volunteers on issues involving equity, diversity, Indigenous culture and social justice.
County awards tender for Bosworth Bridge replacement
GUELPH – Wellington County council has awarded the tender for a $6.6-million project to replace the Bosworth Bridge on Wellington Road 7 in Mapleton to Looby Builders Ltd.
County approves creation of joint social services and land ambulance committee
GUELPH – Wellington County council has approved the makeup and mandate for a joint social services and land ambulance committee.
County plans centralized application, waitlist for licensed child care
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington will launch a centralized application and waitlist for licensed child care in April, using OneHSN software.
Celebrating women in agriculture: wellness, safety and leadership
WELLINGTON COUNTY - This International Women’s Day, the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) is celebrating farm women and their experiences and contributions surrounding wellness, safety, and leadership.