WELLINGTON COUNTY - The latest public health data shows there are now 230 COVID-19 cases in the region.
Public health confirms COVID-19 case at Royal Terrace in Palmerston
WELLINGTON COUNTY - A Palmerston facility is now included on a list of nine ongoing COVID-19 outbreaks in the region.
Wellington Terrace COVID-19 outbreak declared over
ABOYNE – A COVID-19 outbreak at Wellington Terrace Wellington Terrace Long-Term Care Home has been declared over.
Sidewalk chalk salute to frontline workers a success
MOUNT FOREST – The organizer of a “Chalk It Up” campaign here says the event was well…
Puslinch extends closures, cancellations until May 31
ABERFOYLE - Puslinch Township has now extended its municipal closures and cancellations until May 31 as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
OPP looking for man pretending to be police officer, stopping drivers
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Local police say they are not stopping vehicles for reasons related to COVID-19 after they received complaints of someone impersonating an OPP officer.
Mount Forest Fireworks Festival cancelled
MOUNT FOREST - The annual Mount Forest Fireworks Festival is the latest major event to be cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Province, OSSTF reach tentative agreement
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation (OSSTF) and the province have reached a tentative agreement.
Public health update shows Wellington County now has two COVID-19 deaths
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The latest public health data shows there are now two COVID-19 deaths in Wellington County.
UGDSB approves 2020-21 school year calendars
WELLINGTON COUNTY - While the return of students to class this year may seem unlikely, Premier Doug Ford is not ruling it out, and it appears the local public school board does not anticipate any delays to the start of the 2020-21 year.
Mount Forest man encouraging residents to take part in sidewalk chalk campaign
MOUNT FOREST - Stu Husk hopes the simple combination of sidewalk chalk and community spirit will result in an extraordinary show of support for those working on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic.
English Catholic teachers ratify new deal with province
TORONTO - Members of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA) have ratified a new agreement with the provincial government.
Officials urge residents to keep donating blood
ERIN - Several mobile clinics have been cancelled in Wellington County, but officials with Canadian Blood Services (CBS) are reminding local residents it’s still important for them to donate blood.
‘The generosity of spirit is a shining light in dark times’
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Kim Cusimano says the COVID-19 pandemic has produced somewhat of a yin and yang phenomenon when it comes to local volunteerism.
Agricultural society launches campaign to help feed ‘hungry heroes’
CENTRE WELLINGTON - It’s only a few days old, but a new campaign to help health care workers and businesses here has already taken off, as local groups and residents continue to look for ways to help during the COVID-19 crisis.