GUELPH – “This year, we’ve already received 1,464 family referrals from local social agencies,” said program director Megan Harron, and as of Nov. 27 there are 120 families who have not yet been matched with support.
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Local mental health partners part of 988 Canada-wide suicide crisis helpline
GUELPH – You call 411 for directory assistance, 911 for emergencies, and now you can call 988 for urgent mental health support.
Council supports battery storage facilities in principle; will write resolutions of support
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Council did not approve two proposals to locate battery storage facilities in the township at its Nov. 27 meeting, but it did express a willingness to entertain the idea.
Cox family grateful for community support after experimental cancer treatment
ERIN – Kevin Cox of Erin has jumped right back into normal life after apparently – hopefully – battling cancer for the second and final time.
Lions Club, Reliable Ford launch 25th annual Christmas drive
FERGUS – The Fergus Lions Club is back again with its 25th annual Christmas drive in support of the Centre Wellington Food Bank.
Rotary volunteer honoured with Paul Harris Fellowship
ABOYNE – Chris Ecclestone attended a meeting for the Fergus Elora Rotary club on Nov. 21 at Aboyne Hall with no idea that she was to receive a Paul Harris Fellow award.
Artist displays self-portrait collection at New to You
FERGUS – While the COVID-19 pandemic may not have been an easy time for Peter Skoggard, productivity was not a problem.
Police Beat: diesel and fuel spill on Jones Baseline
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A portion of Jones Baseline here was closed last week for the cleanup of manure and diesel fuel following a crash.
Five people taken to hospital after Erin crash
ERIN – Five people were sent to hospital, one with serious injuries, after a two-vehicle crash here on Sunday. Emergency crews responded to the collision, on Wellington Road 22 east of Hillsburgh, at about 5:45pm on Nov. 26.
Old Groves hospital to be demolished
FERGUS – It's official: the old Groves hospital here will be demolished and the Union Street property sold, with sale proceeds reinvested in future health care services in the area.
Mount Forest Curling Club installs new ‘state-of-the-art’ ice refrigeration plant
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Curling Club officially unveiled its new “state- of-the-art” ice refrigeration plant installation and start-up last week.
WFA raising concerns about battery energy storage facilities proposed for rural land
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Wellington Federation of Agriculture is raising concerns to municipalities about recent proposals within the county for battery energy storage facilities.
Council considers support for battery energy storage at Harriston facility
MINTO – A company planning to redevelop an energy storage facility in the Harriston Industrial Park is seeking a motion of support from Minto town council.
Guelph/Eramosa council discusses proposed 2024 budget
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa staff are expected to come back to council with a proposed 2024 tax increase below 5%.
Women in Crisis opens doors for first community open house in 15 years
GUELPH – Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis held an open house on Nov. 22, offering a glimpse of what goes on inside the heavily secured building.