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.
Don’t be selfish – wear a mask
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Officials cut social gathering limits across the entire province
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Stricter gathering limits instituted earlier this week in the Peel, Toronto and Ottawa regions are now in effect across the province of Ontario.
COVID-19 outbreak over at Orangeville home
ORANGEVILLE – A COVID-19 outbreak at Avalon Care Centre here has been declared over.
Lions Club cancels Elora Santa Claus Parade
ELORA - The long list of cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic has now stretched into the Christmas season.
Public health expands mandatory mask order due to rising cases of COVID-19
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The public health unit is expanding its mandatory mask order in response to a rising number of COVID-19 cases in the region.
Guns, crossbow, car stolen from rural Erin home
ERIN – Police are looking for clues after someone stole weapons and a vehicle from a rural home here last week.