ELORA – Normally, this would be a busy time of year for accountants to file business and personal tax returns.
‘We’re learning how to make it work’: Easter services go online
ELORA – With the biggest day in the Christian calendar fast approaching, local churches are figuring out how to celebrate together while staying apart.
Real estate market slows to a crawl during pandemic
WELLINGTON COUNTY –Real estate agents are working through the COVID-19 epidemic, but business is slow, said Matt Bennett-Monty, president of the Guelph and District Association of Realtors.
Centre Wellington grants emergency powers to CAO despite objections
In a 4-3 vote Centre Wellington council granted emergency powers to CAO Andy Goldie.
Women in abusive relationships at greater risk with social distancing measures
GUELPH – Helping women and children leave situations of domestic abuse is tricky enough. Doing it during a pandemic “adds a whole other layer of complexity,” says Sly Castaldi, executive director of Women in Crisis of Guelph-Wellington.
No COVID-19 cases at county hospitals – but it’s only a matter of time
GUELPH – While there have been outbreaks in Guelph and Orangeville, the region's top doctor says no COVID-19 patients are currently being treated at hospitals in Fergus, Mount Forest and Palmerston.
Stress calls “skyrocketing” at local Family Counselling and Support Services
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Stress calls are “skyrocketing” at Family Counselling and Support…
School boards prepare for distance learning
WELLINGTON COUNTY – School teachers will begin phoning their students this week in preparation…
Funeral homes live-stream services; limit gatherings
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In the wake of COVID-19 and physical distancing requirements, funeral…
Wellington County hospitals brace for spike in local COVID-19 cases
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The three hospitals in Wellington County have cancelled elective surgery and closed some clinics in order to free up space and staff as they prepare for a spike in numbers of COVID-19 cases.
‘Ripples can turn into waves’: Businessman donates face shields for frontline workers
GUELPH - When Darren Devine saw a news clip about how a Kitchener-based technology company was changing operations to make equipment for health workers and emergency responders, he felt compelled to get involved.
Expect service interruption at Family Counselling and Support Services
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Family Counselling and Support Services for Guelph-Wellington is still offering sessions - but by phone only, including walk-in clients.
Chong supports emergency measures but not power new bill gives to finance minister
OTTAWA - Michael Chong was the lone voice of dissent during an emergency meeting of Parliament on March 24 that went into the wee hours of the next morning.
Town of Erin councillor John Brennan stuck in Peru
LIMA, PERU - Erin Councillor John Brennan wants his constituents to know he and his wife Lorrie are safe, healthy and anxiously awaiting word from Global Affairs Canada that a plane is coming to get them, hopefully this week.
Fergus man makes it home from Puerto Rico
PUERTO RICO – It sounds like a dream - to be forced to stay at a sunny marina in Puerto Rico. But for Adam Sobol, the dream has been eclipsed by COVID-19.