WELLINGTON COUNTY - Public health officials say there are now five confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Wellington County - and 26 across the region.
Acts of kindness sprouting up all over Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY - One positive to come out of the current COVID-19 crisis is the abundance of good news stories popping up across the county.
Three more COVID-19 cases confirmed in Dufferin County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Three more people in Dufferin County have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total in the region to seven.
Health officials declare COVID-19 outbreak at Guelph General Hospital
GUELPH - Officials are declaring a COVID-19 outbreak in a Guelph General Hospital ward, where four health care workers have tested positive for the virus - and more positive cases are expected.
Public health now has an assessment centre, case data webpage
WELLINGTON COUNTY - A second person in Dufferin County has tested positive for COVID-19 and assessment centres in Guelph and Orangeville have seen over 1,400 patients and tested over 400.
First COVID-19 case found in county
MOUNT FOREST – There are now five confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the region, including the first case within Wellington County.
Wellington North to held special meeting of council via teleconference
KENILWORTH - Wellington North council will be holding a special meeting at 7pm on March 25 via teleconference.
Large fire destroys part of building in downtown Arthur
ARTHUR - Firefighters tried to save the Labelle Flowers building on George Street in downtown Arthur on Tuesday night, but by the time they arrived it was already too late.
Two health care workers at Guelph hospital test positive for COVID-19
GUELPH - Two health care workers at Guelph General Hospital (GGH) have tested positive for COVID-19.
All Wellington municipalities to waive penalties, interest on tax, water/sewer payments
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The county and its seven lower-tier municipalities will waive all penalties and interest on tax and water/wastewater payments for residents and businesses.
Public health confirms first positive case of COVID-19 in Guelph
GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) has confirmed the first case COVID-19…
All municipalities in Wellington County declare state of emergency
GUELPH - The County of Wellington and all seven of its lower tier municipalities have declared an emergency as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Polycorp shutting down for a few days after ‘potential exposure’ to COVID-19
ELORA - The Polycorp facility here will shut down for a few days after "a potential exposure" to COVID-19.
All non-essential businesses in Ontario ordered to close by March 25
TORONTO - The Ontario government has announced that all "non-essential businesses" must close by March 25.
Health unit recommends closure of personal service businesses, playgrounds, event venues
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The public health unit is "strongly recommending" the closure of all personal service businesses, outdoor play areas and event venues in the region.