WELLINGTON COUNTY - Dixon’s Distilled Spirits is part of a trend among distilleries, using alcohol to make hand sanitizer for frontline workers in the fight to keep COVID-19 from spreading in the community.
Businesses, banks, agencies announce COVID-19 restrictions
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The list of service restrictions is growing as more and more businesses temporarily shut down so employees and customers can observe social distancing and self-isolation orders.
Chong: ‘I’m confident we’ll get through this, strong and united’
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Michael Chong was working from home during a phone interview this week, but expected to be called back to Ottawa the next week for an emergency session of parliament.
First responders taking precautions during COVID-19 outbreak
First responders are still on the job, despite the threat of COVID-19 hanging over their heads.
Neighbourhood Window Walks are popping up everywhere
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Sarah Connor and her three kids set out on St. Patrick’s Day to find a shamrock, and they found more than 150 of them, fastened to people’s houses throughout the town of Arthur.
Hospitals activate pandemic plans
WELLINGTON COUNTY – When the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 to be a global pandemic on March 11, health care facilities here activated their pandemic plans.
No visitors, volunteers at long-term care facilities; restrictions at hospitals
WELLINGTON COUNTY – When the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a…
Erin church seeking donations as it helps those in need during COVID-19
ERIN – How does a church that focusses on community engagement remain socially engaged during a…
New colorectal cancer screening test can be done at home
For those over 50 who have been receiving notices from Cancer Care Ontario that it’s time for a…
COVID-19 tests not for everyone: public health
GUELPH – Testing for COVID-19 is still being done through hospitals in Wellington County, but the province is now providing general guidance about who should be tested.
Public health unit confirms first case of COVID-19 in region
GUELPH – Despite confirmation of the first positive case of COVID-19 in the area, it’s still time to keep calm, practice good hygiene, and be good global citizens, says the Medical Officer of Health at Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH)
Local hospitals limiting visitors, cancelling volunteers in face of pandemic
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Groves, Palmerston and Louise Marshall hospitals have activated pandemic plans, including limiting visitors and cancelling volunteers.
Recreation, March Break programs cancelled at Centre Wellington facilities
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Centre Wellington Township is cancelling all recreational programs and March Break camps from March 12 to 22 as it responds to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Town facilities still open in Erin in wake of COVID-19 pandemic
ERIN – The Town of Erin has taken precautions in light of the outbreak of COVID-19, but in most areas, it’s business as usual.