February 18, 2021 · 0 Comments
By Paula Brown,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Amaranth Mayor Bob Currie is again facing controversy, following comments made during a Dufferin County Council meeting.
The racially insensitive comments were made during County Council’s meeting last Thursday (Feb. 11) following a presentation fromDufferin County Canadian Black Association (DCCBA) president, Alethia O’Hara Stephenson.
O’Hara Stephenson, in her delegation to councillors shared some accomplishments that have been made in the last year since Black History Month was proclaimed for the first time in Dufferin County. She included highlights such as the raising of the Pan-African flag in Dufferin, Shelburne, and Orangeville as well as other events such as the Museum of Dufferin (MOD) and DCCBA Solidarity event.
February 18, 2021 · 0 Comments
By Paula Brown,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) has announced a plan for mass COVID-19 immunization clinics for when new doses of the vaccine become available in the region.
WDG Public Health presented the plan for mass immunization clinics to Ontario’s COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force on Feb. 10.
The plan presented to the taskforce consists of three clinic structures for the vaccination program which include; Public Health led-hub clinics location at WDGPH offices in Guelph and Orangeville, and Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex; mobile clinics led by Public Health and supported by Guelph-Wellington and Dufferin County Paramedic Services and local Family Health Teams for rural and vulnerable communities; partner-led clinics headed by Guelph Family Health Team, University of Guelph and Linamar.
February 18, 2021 · 0 Comments
By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Students and teachers in the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB), along with others across the province expecting a break next month will be waiting a little longer as government postpones March Break to April.
Education Minister Stephen Lecce made the announcement last Thursday (Feb. 11) that the weeklong break for students and teachers, which was originally scheduled for March 15 to 19, would begin on April 12.
“Postponing March Break, not cancelling it is an important way that schools can help to limit community transmission,” said Lecce.
“I recognize that this is one more change in the year that has been challenging for so many students and our education staff who continue to work so hard, it is one made on the best advice of Public Health officials to keep them safe and to keep our schools open in this province.”
February 18, 2021 · 0 Comments
By Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health says three additional Guelph residents are now suspected to have contracted the B.1.1.7 (UK) variant of COVID-19, after further investigation into the first confirmed case in the region.
Wellington-Dufferin Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) announced last Thursday (Feb. 11) that a previously-resolved positive case of COVID-19 in the region had been detected by Public Health Ontario (PHO) as a case of the COVID-19 UK variant.
The individual, a resident of Guelph, tested positive for the virus on Jan. 13 and the case was considered resolved on Jan. 21. The case was handled by the regions Public Health unit as a non-variant case.
Feb 17, 2021
Pastor Mark Mayer of the Weirton First Christian Church conducted a special service Feb. 7 to honor three longtime members of the church, including, from left, Paula Brown, Connie Norwood and Karen Blanc, with the status of elder emeritus, a lifelong honor. Elder emeritus is a status given to an elder in appreciation for long and faithful service to the church. Their advice and counsel are welcomed by the board, according to Mayer. Contributed