OSPRINGE – In a forested area at the back of Crest View Farm here, it’s eerily quiet, save for the rustling of leaves on the remaining trees on either side of a bulldozed path running the length of an adjoining farm field.
Premier: no in-class learning until fall
TORONTO – The province’s stay-at-home order has ended, but elementary and secondary school students will be doing exactly that after Premier Doug Ford announced schools will remain closed until at least September.
WDGPH reports 56 new COVID-19 cases in region over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting 56 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend (May 28 to 30) with active cases sitting at 190 — a far cry from an all-time high of 679 set on April 18.
Gomes: open-air burn will cost Puslinch property owner
PUSLINCH – A Puslinch resident will be receiving a hefty fine after exceeding the limits of an open-air burn permit on May 21.
Days numbered for Wellington County’s noxious weeds
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Landowners with parcels under 10 acres have until June 1 to rid their property of noxious weeds before the county’s weed inspectors could take care of the job, potentially resulting in a bill to the landowner.
Beyond the ambulance: local paramedics stepping up during pandemic
WELLINGTON COUNTY – To be a paramedic is to quickly respond, both to emergency medical calls and an ever-evolving job description.
WDGPH reports 107 new COVID-19 cases in region over long weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting 107 new COVID-19 cases over the long weekend (May 21 to 24) as active cases in the region continue to drop.
Centre Wellington Fire and Rescue ramping up training after pandemic lull
Volunteer firefighters back in the smoke after COVID-19 pushed training behind the screen.
Premier announces three-step plan to reopen province
TORONTO – Initially introduced on April 8, the current stay-at-home order will begin winding down on May 22, permitting outdoor gatherings of up to five people from different households, as well as the reopening of outdoor recreational amenities such as golf courses, tennis courts and skate parks.
Active COVID-19 case count continues to decline across region
WELLINGTON COUNTY – It’s turning out to be another week of good news on the COVID-19 front, as the active case count continues to decline across the county despite newly reported cases this past weekend.
Broadband expansion completed through Wallenstein and Arthur
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The recent completion of broadband infrastructure upgrades in Wellington…
Plane leaves runway on landing at Guelph Airpark
GUELPH – A single-engine Cessna 172 left Runway 24 at Guelph Airpark after landing long on the…
Community paramedicine program supporting seniors stuck in long-term care limbo
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Guelph-Wellington paramedics are addressing the needs of seniors living at home who are stuck in a backlog, some for years, awaiting a long-term care bed in Wellington County.
WDGPH reports 87 new COVID-19 cases in region over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY – It was another weekend of good news on the COVID-19 front, as the case count continues to decrease across the county.
New Wellington OPP community response unit to replace defunct school resource officer program
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The County of Wellington OPP are introducing a new “community response unit” (CRU) to replace their school resource officer program after Upper Grand District School Board trustees unanimously voted to end ongoing police presence at public high schools across the district.