Robin George

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (Advertiser file photo)

There have been 33 confirmed cases of whooping cough so far in Wellington, Dufferin and Guelph this year, according to the local public health authority. In 2023, there was a total of 32 cases all year. That compares with three in 2022, none in 2021, one in 2020, seven in 2019 and four in 2018.

Kim Hadden is a former PSW, but said her doctor and social workers told her she’s unable to work since the death of her husband last year. She said OW payments are not enough to cover rent. Photos by Robin George

DRAYTON – Mapleton Mayor Gregg Davidson is set to submit a letter to the province in support of a social and economic prosperity review.

Remembrance – Local Legions’ work includes organizing annual Remembrance Day events. Here, Erin Air Cadet Margaret Hood is seen guarding the Erin cenotaph during a ceremony on Nov. 11, 2023. Advertiser file photo

PUSLINCH – The Aberfoyle Fall Fair took place Sept. 6 and 7 in Puslinch, offering lots of family-friendly entertainment.

EDEN MILLS – Eden Mills held its annual writers festival on Sept. 8. The main streets of Eden Mills shut down, with locals opening ther front lawns and backyards for people to gather and listen to authors share from their new books.

ARTHUR – The fairgrounds in Arthur were filled with inflatables, livestock pens, homegrown goodies and community members celebrating from Sept. 6 to 8.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Royal Canadian Legion is accepting applications for its student Bursary Program.

Owners of the former Goldstone United Church are planning to convert the building into a residential duplex. Public access to the cemetery will continue. Image from Mapleton council agenda