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'.
Beer Store employee in Erin tests positive for COVID-19
ERIN – The employee last worked at the store on Oct. 13, Beer Store officials stated in an Oct. 22 press release.
Man charged with attempted murder in Fergus stabbing
FERGUS – A local man is charged with attempted murder after he allegedly stabbed a woman in a home here on Saturday.
Residents, schools, businesses asked to participate in ‘Jammies for Hayden’ event
WELLINGTON NORTH – A little girl who passed away one year ago continues to inspire many in this community - and beyond - to make a difference.
Suspects try to steal vehicle then ram into it when confronted by homeowner
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – Police are asking for help to identify two women and a man that stole two vehicles and tried to steal a third before ramming into it when confronted by a homeowner.
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Guelph retirement home
GUELPH – Public health officials have declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Village of Arbour Trails Retirement Home.
Local, provincial officials urge precautions to ‘contain second wave’
WELLINGTON COUNTY — On the same day the province announced certain COVID-19 hotspots would be reverting to stage two restrictions, local public health officials urged residents to buckle down during the pandemic's second wave.
Scott Cherrey returns home after officiating NHL playoffs
KITCHENER – After a “once-in-a-lifetime experience” in Edmonton, NHL linesman Scott Cherrey is “just excited to get home to regular life – at least as we now know it.”
Province introduces new public health restrictions, changes to COVID-19 testing
TORONTO — The province is requiring that masks be worn in all indoor settings and is transitioning to appointment-based testing, pausing social circles and, in some regions, placing more restrictions on bars, restaurants, gyms and event facilities.
New COVID-19 assessment centre opens Oct. 6; Fergus centre expands hours
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The new COVID-19 assessment centre in Harriston will open on Oct. 6 and the Fergus centre is now offering expanded hours.
Paul Walker remembered as ‘a pillar in our community’
ELORA – Paul Walker will be remembered as a tireless volunteer and community advocate who was always thinking of others.
Ontario could see 1,000 new COVID-19 cases per day in October
TORONTO – The data, released on Sept. 30, also shows an increase in cases across all age groups – not just in young people, as seen over the past month. Across Ontario, coronavirus cases are doubling every ten to 12 days.
Public health confirms first school-related cases of COVID-19
GUELPH – Officials have confirmed there are now three school-related cases of COVID-19 in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region.
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