WELLINGTON COUNTY – COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to rise in the Waterloo-Wellington area. Meanwhile, the rate of staff COVID-19 absences at hospitals in Wellington County is about double the average for other hospitals in the area.
Centre Wellington minor lacrosse unveils new team name, logo
FERGUS – Starting this season, Centre Wellington minor lacrosse teams will use a new logo and will be known as the Riverhawks. "Changing our name was simply the right thing to do," states a Jan. 19 press release from the Centre Wellington Minor Lacrosse Association.
Don’t downplay it
We’ve come full circle in the world of COVID-19 minimizing. The last month has featured some COVID deniers’ and downplayers’ greatest hits, notably their ever-changing stance on cases, hospital and ICU admissions, and deaths.
Centre Wellington to close office, extend state of emergency
ELORA – In response to the rapid spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant, Centre Wellington will close its municipal office to the public and it will not end the local state of emergency as planned on Dec. 31.
Public health identifies likely COVID-19 Omicron case at CWDHS
FERGUS – Public health officials say a positive COVID-19 case at Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) is likely the Omicron variant of concern.
WDGPH confirms first case of COVID-19 Omicron variant in Guelph
GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health officials have confirmed the region's first case of the Omicron variant. The positive case, discovered on Dec. 9, is a Guelph male aged 12 to 20.
Investigation concluded, no charges laid after threat to ‘shoot up’ CWDHS
FERGUS – Police officials say no one will be charged in connection with a recent threat to "shoot up" Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) here.
A Christmas Carol playing at Theatre Orangeville until Dec. 23
ORANGEVILLE – Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is the second show of the season for Theatre Orangeville, which in October welcomed back live audiences for the first time in close to 600 days.
Police investigating after online threat to ‘shoot up CWDHS’ in Fergus
FERGUS – There was an "increased police presence" at Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) the morning of Dec. 2 after a serious threat of violence against the school and its students was made online the previous evening.
Building evacuated after suspicious package found
MOUNT FOREST – Residents of an Egremont Street building have been advised they can return home after they were evacuated on Nov. 25 when a suspicious package was discovered in the building.
Santa Claus Parade returns to Elora Nov. 27
ELORA – After sitting out last year’s parade here due to COVID-19 restrictions, Saint Nick will…
Officials mum on whether Palmerston blaze could be linked to Saturday party
PALMERSTON – The OPP is investigating a fire that destroyed a building on Norman Street here on Monday but both police and Minto Fire officials remain tightlipped about whether or not the blaze could be linked to a previous incident at the site two days earlier.
Santa Claus Parade returns to Elora on Nov. 27
ELORA – After sitting out last year's parade here due to COVID-19, Saint Nick will be returning this year for his annual trip through the village. The Elora Lions Club has announced the Elora Santa Claus Parade will take place on Nov. 27 at 6:15pm.
Fergus family shares second ‘spooky’ Halloween video
FERGUS – For the second consecutive year, a local family hopes its YouTube video will help spread some Halloween cheer – and fear.
Province unveils plan to lift COVID-19 public health measures
TORONTO — Come Monday, capacity limits in gyms, restaurants and recreational facilities will be lifted. By February vaccine requirements will be gone and a month later masks won't have to be worn indoors.