• COVID-19
  • Local
    • Centre Wellington
    • Erin
    • Guelph Eramosa
    • Mapleton
    • Minto
    • Puslinch
    • Wellington North
    • Wellington County
    • Community News
  • Opinion
    • Letters
    • Editorials
    • Columnists
    • Cartoons
    • Submit Letter
  • Police
  • Sports
    • Submit Sports
  • A&E
  • Rural
  • Obituaries
    • Submit a Family Ad
  • Classifieds
    • Submit a Classified
  • Events
    • Submit an Event
  • Auctions
    • Submit an Auction
  • Digital Publications

Your browser is not supported

Your browser is too old. To use this website, please use Chrome or Firefox.

×
Login
  • COVID-19
  • Local
    • Centre Wellington
    • Erin
    • Guelph Eramosa
    • Mapleton
    • Minto
    • Puslinch
    • Wellington North
    • Wellington County
    • Community News
  • Opinion
    • Letters
    • Editorials
    • Columnists
    • Cartoons
    • Submit Letter
  • Police
  • Sports
    • Submit Sports
  • A&E
  • Rural
  • Business
  • Obituaries
    • Submit a Family Ad
  • Classifieds
    • Submit a Classified
  • Events
    • Submit an Event
  • Auctions
    • Submit an Auction
Community News
Wellington Advertiser Logo
  • Submit News + Ads
  • Subscribe
  • Contribute
  • Sections
  • Search
  • Submit News + Ads
  • Subscribe
  • Contribute
  • Login
 
Wellington Advertiser Logo

Tuesday, January 19, 2021 | Vol 54 Issue 02

Community News
  • COVID-19
  • Local
    • Centre Wellington
    • Erin
    • Guelph Eramosa
    • Mapleton
    • Minto
    • Puslinch
    • Wellington North
    • Wellington County
    • Community News
  • Opinion
    • Letters
    • Editorials
    • Columnists
    • Cartoons
    • Submit Letter
  • Police
  • Sports
    • Submit Sports
  • A&E
  • Rural
  • Business
  • Obituaries
    • Submit a Family Ad
  • Classifieds
    • Submit a Classified
  • Events
    • Submit an Event
  • Auctions
    • Submit an Auction
  • Wellington Advertiser Logo
  • COVID-19
  • Local
    • Centre Wellington
    • Erin
    • Guelph Eramosa
    • Mapleton
    • Minto
    • Puslinch
    • Wellington North
    • Wellington County
    • Community News
  • Opinion
    • Letters
    • Editorials
    • Columnists
    • Cartoons
    • Submit Letter
  • Police
  • Sports
    • Submit Sports
  • A&E
  • Rural
  • Business
  • Obituaries
    • Submit a Family Ad
  • Classifieds
    • Submit a Classified
  • Events
    • Submit an Event
  • Auctions
    • Submit an Auction

Chris Daponte

Editor

WDGPH reports 176 COVID-19 cases over weekend including eighth county death

Chris Daponte January 18, 2021COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Another Wellington County resident has died as public health is reporting 176 new COVID-19 cases in the region over the weekend (Jan. 15 to 17).

Fergus woman accused of assaulting paramedic

Chris Daponte January 14, 2021News, Police

FERGUS – A Fergus woman has been charged with assaulting one of the paramedics dispatched to help her.

Vaccine coming very soon for long-term care residents: public health

Chris Daponte January 13, 2021COVID-19, News

GUELPH – Public health officials are hopeful that by the end of this week, they will be able to offer COVID-19 vaccinations for residents at long-term care homes in the region.

WDGPH reports 192 new COVID-19 cases over weekend

Chris Daponte January 11, 2021COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Despite a province-wide lockdown imposed on Dec. 26, the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region continues to set records for new and active cases of COVID-19.

Seventh Wellington County resident has died of COVID-19

Chris Daponte January 8, 2021COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – An 89-year-old man from Centre Wellington, a long-term care resident at Caressant Care Arthur since 2019, got sick on Dec. 26 and passed away on Jan. 5 from the virus.

Centre Wellington minor lacrosse to drop Mohawks moniker, logo

Chris Daponte January 5, 2021News, Sports

FERGUS – The Centre Wellington Minor Lacrosse Association (CWMLA) has decided to drop its Mohawks moniker and logo and will seek input from the public on rebranding the team.

WDGPH reports 163 new COVID-19 cases in region over weekend

Chris Daponte January 4, 2021COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The number of new COVID-19 cases reported each weekend continues to grow in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region.

Public health unit’s first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines delayed

Chris Daponte January 4, 2021COVID-19, News

GUELPH – The first COVID-19 vaccinations in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region will be delayed by several days.

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Royal Terrace in Palmerston on Dec. 30

Chris Daponte December 31, 2020Community News, COVID-19, News

GUELPH – Public health officials have declared a COVID-19 outbreak at the Royal Terrace Long-Term and Residential Care facility in Palmerston.

Sixth Wellington County resident dies of COVID-19

Chris Daponte December 23, 2020News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – A woman in her 80s from Wellington County has died due to COVID-19.

Public health: ‘The moment the vaccine arrives, we are ready’

Chris Daponte December 23, 2020News, Opinion

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The region's top doctor says public health can start vaccinating residents within 24 hours of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine from the province.

Province-wide COVID-19 lockdown to start on Dec. 26

Chris Daponte December 21, 2020News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – What little hope remained for a traditional holiday season was quashed on Dec. 21. That afternoon Premier Doug Ford announced a province-wide lock down, starting in Dec. 26, to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

WDGPH reporting 133 new COVID-19 cases over weekend

Chris Daponte December 21, 2020COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – With a province-wide shutdown looming, public health is again reporting more than 100 new weekend cases of COVID-19 in the region.

Over 100 cases of COVID-19 reported over weekend in WDGPH region

Chris Daponte December 14, 2020COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The latest weekend report from public health shows a 23% weekly increase in active COVID-19 cases, while the number hospitalized with the virus is up from 11 to 16.

Province moving WDGPH region to red COVID-19 alert level on Dec. 14

Chris Daponte December 11, 2020COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local politicians and health officials warned for weeks that it could happen - and now it has. On Dec. 11, the province announced it is moving the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region into the red (control) level of its COVID-19 alert system, effective Dec. 14.

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • …
  • 26
  • »

Select Your Region

OPP: officers will not arbitrarily stop people to enforce stay-at-home order

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The OPP's strategy for enforcing the province's stay-at-home order will focus on businesses and restaurants, public complaints and outdoor gatherings.

Fergus woman accused of assaulting paramedic

FERGUS – A Fergus woman has been charged with assaulting one of the paramedics dispatched to help her.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

OPP: officers will not arbitrarily stop people to enforce stay-at-home order

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The OPP's strategy for enforcing the province's stay-at-home order will focus on businesses and restaurants, public complaints and outdoor gatherings.

Beal sentenced to 21 months in prison for setting string of fires in 2016-17

GUELPH – The man who set a string of fires in Erin and Guelph-Eramosa in 2016 and 2017, has been sentenced. Justin Beal, 31, was sentenced on Jan. 14 by Justice Bruce Durno in Guelph’s Superior Court.

See all Erin area articles.

Michelle Hanson trial moved to Guelph

ORANGEVILLE - Michelle Hanson, the mother charged in the death of her three-year-old son Kaden Young, will have her criminal trial held in a Guelph courtroom in March. 

Grand Valley Polar Bear Dip set for Jan. 1

GRAND VALLEY - Take the plunge in Grand Valley to celebrate the new year and support the local food bank.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

Pfizer production delay prompts changes to WDGPH vaccination plan

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say local COVID-19 vaccinations will be impacted by production changes at Pfizer. The change is temporary, officials say, and will ultimately result in an overall increase in the number of doses received by WDGPH. Those affected will be contacted directly.

Organizations distribute federal COVID-19 funding to non-profits

WELLINGTON COUNTY – A number of Wellington County non-profit organizations are among those to receive support under round two of the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF).

See all Guelph area articles.

OPP: officers will not arbitrarily stop people to enforce stay-at-home order

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The OPP's strategy for enforcing the province's stay-at-home order will focus on businesses and restaurants, public complaints and outdoor gatherings.

Beal sentenced to 21 months in prison for setting string of fires in 2016-17

GUELPH – The man who set a string of fires in Erin and Guelph-Eramosa in 2016 and 2017, has been sentenced. Justin Beal, 31, was sentenced on Jan. 14 by Justice Bruce Durno in Guelph’s Superior Court.

See all Guelph-Eramosa area articles.

Drayton dog park proposal quashed by council

MAPLETON – A proposal by a local service club to create a dog park in Drayton has been turned down by township council.

Contest urges residents to plug local businesses

WELLINGTON COUNTY – With February and Valentines Day just around the corner, Chambers of Commerce in north Wellington along with the Northern Wellington Economic Development Partnership are encouraging residents to show a little love to local businesses.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Contest urges residents to plug local businesses

WELLINGTON COUNTY – With February and Valentines Day just around the corner, Chambers of Commerce in north Wellington along with the Northern Wellington Economic Development Partnership are encouraging residents to show a little love to local businesses.

OPP: officers will not arbitrarily stop people to enforce stay-at-home order

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The OPP's strategy for enforcing the province's stay-at-home order will focus on businesses and restaurants, public complaints and outdoor gatherings.

See all Minto area articles.

Pfizer production delay prompts changes to WDGPH vaccination plan

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say local COVID-19 vaccinations will be impacted by production changes at Pfizer. The change is temporary, officials say, and will ultimately result in an overall increase in the number of doses received by WDGPH. Those affected will be contacted directly.

Organizations distribute federal COVID-19 funding to non-profits

WELLINGTON COUNTY – A number of Wellington County non-profit organizations are among those to receive support under round two of the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF).

See all Orangeville area articles.

Puslinch Tract to temporarily close for tree maintenance

PUSLINCH – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is closing the Puslinch Tract property here for three days next week.

OPP: officers will not arbitrarily stop people to enforce stay-at-home order

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The OPP's strategy for enforcing the province's stay-at-home order will focus on businesses and restaurants, public complaints and outdoor gatherings.

See all Puslinch area articles.

Pfizer production delay prompts changes to WDGPH vaccination plan

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say local COVID-19 vaccinations will be impacted by production changes at Pfizer. The change is temporary, officials say, and will ultimately result in an overall increase in the number of doses received by WDGPH. Those affected will be contacted directly.

County staff redeployed to assist with vaccination clinics

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington is redeploying 25 employees for the next three to six months to assist public health with COVID-19 vaccination clinics.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Wellington North council gets preview of county climate change mitigation plan

WELLINGTON NORTH – County climate change coordinator Karen Chisholme said the plan, developed over the last 18 months, provides outlines how member municipalities can work together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Contest urges residents to plug local businesses

WELLINGTON COUNTY – With February and Valentines Day just around the corner, Chambers of Commerce in north Wellington along with the Northern Wellington Economic Development Partnership are encouraging residents to show a little love to local businesses.

See all Wellington North area articles.
Tweets by WellyAdvertiser

Editorial

Please think safety when setting up photos

As the North Wellington Community News enters our second year with our expanded focus on the…

The power of words and danger of lies

On Jan. 6, 2021 the world bore witness to the power of words and the danger of lies.

It’s official – almost

The inevitable march towards turning into an old guy is becoming more apparent. This past month,…

Columnists

Recharged

By Kelly Waterhouse

I love my job, but it should come as no surprise that I have several fantasy careers that have yet to come to fruition. Some for reasons that are self-explanatory; others we will blame on my spouse’s failure to support my dreams.

Elora’s Geddes Street looked very different in 1882

By Stephen Thorning

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

College boy

By Kelly Waterhouse

This weekend, I’m driving my son back to college in a city a few hours away, where the COVID-19…

  • News
    • Police
    • Sports
    • Rural
    • A&E
    • Business
  • Opinion
    • Letters
    • Editorials
    • Columnists
    • Cartoons
    • Submit Letter
  • Community
    • Classifieds
    • Obituaries
    • Events
    • Auctions
    • Submit an Event
    • Family Ad Submission
  • More
    • Digital Publications
    • Sponsored
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Archives

Become a Member. Support Local News.

Get Started

Local news in your inbox, every week.

Subscribe

39,380 Audited Circulation

We Cover the County…
Connect with us
Contact Us
  • Contact
  • Our Team
  • Home Delivery Issues
  • Submit News

905 Gartshore Street, Fergus ON N1M 2W8. © All materials copyright Wellington Advertiser, 2006-2021. Photographs and text found here may not be used for any purpose whatsoever without express permission. If you need something, please ask. Your feedback is welcome. Please direct comments, questions or suggestions to editor@wellingtonadvertiser.com

  • Site Feedback
  • Terms of Use
  • Accessibility
  • Privacy Policy
  • Editorial Policy
  • Advertising
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Agree