CENTRE WELLINGTON – Starting next week, downtown Fergus' main street will be closed on Saturdays to aid businesses, free up space for pedestrians and shoppers, and help meet physical distancing requirements.
Province encourages Ontarians to establish ‘social circles’
TORONTO — For many Ontarians, the long wait to hug certain loved ones appears to be over. The province is now encouraging residents to establish "social circles" of up to 10 people with whom they do not need to practice physical distancing.
Township plans to have Arthur, Mount Forest splash pads open by June 26
WELLINGTON NORTH – Municipal officials here say the township plans to have splash pads in Mount Forest and Arthur open by June 26.
Mapleton lifts ban on large fires
MAPLETON - The open air burn ban introduced over two months ago has been lifted in Mapleton Township.
GRCA temporarily closes some parks because people not following the rules
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Officials announced on June 9 that the Belwood Lake, Elora Gorge, Guelph Lake and Rockwood conservation areas will be closed until June 15.
Health unit issues order requiring face coverings in commercial businesses
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The public health unit has issued an order requiring businesses to make it mandatory for all customers and staff members to wear face coverings.
Province reopens child care centres, day camps
TORONTO — One day after unveiling details of stage two of its reopening plan, the province announced child care centres will also reopen on June 12 as part of the plan.
Erin Fair cancelled for first time in 170 years
ERIN - On June 7 the Erin Agricultural Society (EAS) board of directors voted “with deep regret,” to postpone the 170th edition of the fair due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wellington County will enter stage 2 of Ontario’s reopening plan on Friday
TORONTO — The province announced on June 8 that the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region is one of 24 across Ontario that will enter the second stage.
GRCA reminding visitors to respect rules, restrictions
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) officials say they will restrict access or close parks altogether if visitors continue to break the rules.
Black Lives Matter movement comes to Guelph, Wellington County
Mya Slocombe, left, and Monica Paynter installed a Back Lives Matter sign next to Victoria Park in Fergus on June 4. The Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) is organizing a Black Lives Matter rally in Guelph on June 6.
Standard Broadband planning $2.5-million fibre optic internet project in Puslinch
PUSLINCH - Acton-based company says project will start in early August, with the first connections available as early as mid-September.
Rabid bat found in neighbouring Dufferin County
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Public health officials are offering a warning about rabid animals after a bat tested positive for rabies in neighbouring Dufferin County.
GRCA cancels all summer day camps
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has cancelled all day camps this summer.
Health unit has started its regular mosquito larvicide program
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The program aims to reduce mosquito populations suspected of carrying West Nile virus.