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FERGUS GRAND THEATRE: WE WILL BE BACK!
Photo by: Austin Cardinell Recently, Theatre Coordinator Eric Goudie sent out a release to the community stating the theatre would not be reopening for the remainder of the year. But Goudie says he wi...
Rob Dutton Oct 06, 2020
PUBLIC HEALTH URGES THE COMMUNITY TO GET CREATIVE THIS THANKSGIVING
As Thanksgiving weekend approaches, Dr. Nicola Mercer, medical officer of health for Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph (WDG) Public Health is urging all citizens of the region to get creative for the holiday...
Rob Dutton Oct 05, 2020
Swap Talk Guests - Oct 6
Sarah Bowers-Peter Program Coordinator, what's happening with Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington - Crystal Ellis Director of Economic Development for the Wellington County update on upcoming events - Ex...
Rob Dutton Oct 03, 2020
NEW HOURS FOR CENTRE WELLINGTON COVID-19 ASSESSMENT CENTRE
The Centre Wellington COVID-19 Assessment Centre has expanded its hours of operation. Also, a new Assessment Centre is set to open in Harriston next week. Both locations offer COVID-19 testing, but no...
Rob Dutton Oct 02, 2020
ONTARIO REVISES COVID-19 SCREENING GUIDANCE FOR SCHOOLS AND CHILD CARE
News Release October 1, 2020 TORONTO - In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Ontario government is updating its COVID-19 school and child care screening guidance. This addition...
Rob Dutton Oct 02, 2020
UPPER GRAND DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD LAUNCHES THE UMBRELLA PROJECT
October is here and that means the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) will be rolling out their newest initiative to support mental health and well-being, The Umbrella Project. The Umbrella Pro...
Rob Dutton Oct 01, 2020 Centre Wellington District High School in Fergus, Ontario. Photo by: Kayla Kreutzberg
FERGUS GRAND THEATRE TO REMAIN CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19
MEDIA RELEASE Dear patrons, This past month I met with the senior management of the Township of Centre Wellington to discuss the safe reopening of the Fergus Grand Theatre. After much consideration we...
Rob Dutton Oct 01, 2020 The Fergus Grand Theatre will host the free viewing of the espisode of The Amazing Race on August 13. Doors open at 8:30pm for the 9pm showing.
EVERY CHILD MATTERS: WELLINGTON COUNTY RAISES AWARENESS FOR ORANGE SHIRT DAY
Photo Courtesy of Ashley Gibson, Erin District High School student Today, people will come together for Orange Shirt Day, where they will recognize and acknowledge the harm residential schools inflict...
Rob Dutton Sep 30, 2020
ONTARIO RELEASES UPDATED MODELLING FOR SECOND WAVE OF COVID-19
News Release September 30, 2020 TORONTO - The Ontario government today released updated COVID-19 modelling, which shows the province is experiencing a second surge in cases similar to what other juris...
Rob Dutton Sep 30, 2020
ONTARIO INVESTING HALF A BILLION DOLLARS TO PROTECT SENIORS AGAINST SECOND WAVE OF COVID-19
MEDIA RELEASE ONTARIO GOVERNMENT TORONTO - The Ontario government is investing close to $540 million to protect residents, caregivers, and staff in long-term care homes from future surges and waves of...
Rob Dutton Sep 29, 2020