WELLINGTON COUNTY — The Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region will move to the orange (restrict) COVID-19 alert level as part of province-wide changes in response to "alarming" case increases across Ontario.
COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials are reminding residents to adhere to COVID-19 guidelines, as cases in Wellington County continue to rise.
COVID-19 cases on the rise as Wellington County sees third death
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, both locally and across Ontario, a third Wellington County resident has died from the virus - the first fatal case here in almost seven months.
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Caressant Care Fergus
FERGUS – A Nov. 8 update on the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) website states there is one staff case at the long-term care facility.
Fergus Lions to launch retooled toy drive on Nov. 16
FERGUS – The 22nd annual Fergus Lions Reliable Ford Toy Drive will begin on Nov. 16, though the campaign will look decidedly different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
County, region set new highs for daily cases of COVID-19
WELLINGTON COUNTY – On Nov. 6, Wellington County and the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region set new highs for daily COVID-19 cases. The same day, the region was moved from green to yellow on the province's recently unveiled COVID-19 restrictions system.
Police seek vandals who spray painted Fergus cars, homes
FERGUS – Police are asking for help to identify the person(s) responsible for damaging homes and vehicles here last week.
Longtime Rockwood resident recalls husband’s brave escape from Colditz Castle POW camp
ROCKWOOD – Though she turned 100 earlier this year, Sytske Drijber’s memory remains remarkably sharp.
Region reports 29 new COVID-19 cases
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The number of active COVID-19 cases in the region is down slightly from last week.
Rockwood man faces theft, weapon, drug charges
ROCKWOOD – A local man faces theft, weapon and drug charges after police executed a search warrant at a Rockwood home this week.
Fergus family shares ‘creepy’ Halloween film
FERGUS – A local family is hoping its YouTube video will help spread some Halloween cheer, specifically during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Region reports 33 new COVID-19 cases
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The number of active COVID-19 cases in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health region has risen by 30% in a week.
Fergus parade to be replaced with ‘Santa Claus Cruise’
FERGUS – The traditional Fergus Santa Claus Parade is not happening this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But Fergus residents can rest assured that Saint Nick will still be paying local children a visit in early December.
Guelph courthouse closed due to ‘HVAC concern’
GUELPH – Officials say the closure of the Wyndham Street courthouse here is related to "an HVAC concern" and not an employee testing positive for COVID-19 earlier in the week.
‘Man from Toronto’ scene filmed in Elora
ELORA – On the morning of Oct. 21, traffic was stopped intermittently on Mill and Metcalfe streets, as well as on the Jack R. MacDonald pedestrian bridge, as a drone filmed a scene for the movie 'The Man from Toronto'.