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Saturday, March 28, 2020 | Vol 53 Issue 13

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North Wellington Community News

Local curlers compete at provincial championship

Mike Wilson March 5, 2020Community News, Sports

BROCKVILLE – Local curling rinks were well represented this past weekend at the Ontario Mixed…

West Grey Police mourning the loss of one of their own

Mike Wilson February 19, 2020News

WEST GREY - Constable Cory Trainor, 28, was found dead in a police vehicle parked near Mount Forest on Feb. 18

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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.

Takeout format continues serving needs of community

FERGUS – St. James Anglican Church is showing how resilient the community is in a time of…

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

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.

WHY tourney a success

ERIN – The first Women’s Hockey for Youth tournament on March 7 and 8 raised $10,104.89, and…

See all Erin area articles.

Grand Valley Polar Bear Dip set for Jan. 1

GRAND VALLEY - Take the plunge in Grand Valley to celebrate the new year and support the local food bank.

Celebrate Country Roots and Rubber Boots at Grand Valley Fall Fair

GRAND VALLEY – Celebrate Country Roots and Rubber Boots at the 147th Grand Valley Fall Fair…

See all Grand Valley area articles.

‘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.

Health officials declare COVID-19 outbreak at Guelph General Hospital

GUELPH - Officials are declaring a COVID-19 outbreak in a Guelph General Hospital ward, where four health care workers have tested positive for the virus - and more positive cases are expected.

See all Guelph area articles.

CRC seeks immediate moratorium on Ontario aggregate applications

EDEN MILLS – Although the Concerned Residents Coalition’s (CRC) community meeting planned…

East Wellington FHT goes virtual

EAST WELLINGTON – The East Wellington Family Health Team, with clinics in Erin and Rockwood, is…

See all Guelph-Eramosa area articles.

Mapleton water, wastewater project draws fire from CUPE

MAPLETON – The township’s plan to outsource construction and operation of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure has drawn fire from a national public workers union, but the township’s chief administrative officer insists the plan has nothing to do with “privatization.”

Local clinics restrict public access in response to COVID-19

MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Family Health Team (MFFHT) locked the doors of the Claire Stewart Medical Clinic on Dublin Street on March 23 and anyone wanting to enter has to call in advance to be screened.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Minto company producing temporary walls for hospitals during pandemic

PALMERSTON – A Minto company has developed a new product to help hospitals cope with the COVID-19 crisis.

Minto Farmers Market offers live online trivia contest

MINTO – The Minto Farmers Market is taking their regular trivia night online. “Have some social…

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COVID-19 assessment centres open in Orangeville, Guelph

WELLINGTON COUNTY - There are currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Wellington County, and also no assessment centres open here. There are two centres open in the larger region: one in Guelph and one in Orangeville.

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)

See all Orangeville area articles.

Puslinch Township closing municipal office as part of ‘rapidly-evolving’ COVID-19 situation

ABERFOYLE ‐ The Puslinch Township municipal office will be closed as of March 17 at 9am.

Puslinch Township closes all indoor recreational facilities

PUSLINCH ‐ Puslinch Township has decided to close all indoor public recreational facilities due to COVID-19.

See all Puslinch area articles.

‘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.

Help on the way for farmers experiencing processing delays: Chong

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Halton Hill MP Michael Chong wants farmers in the area to know that help is on the way.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Local hospitals seek medical grade masks

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington Health Care Alliance has put out a call to the public for…

Community Pantry food bank seeking donations to fill shelves

MOUNT FOREST – What a difference a week makes. Marg Rapp, a volunteer at the Community Pantry in…

See all Wellington North area articles.
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Love thy neighbour

Within the pages of the Advertiser this week is a colouring page – open to all ages.

A hundred per cent

Much has changed in the past week. What has not, is the sincerity and vigilance with which local officials navigate the COVID-19 crisis.

It’s a real thing

Blame who you want, but the uncertainty and fear surrounding COVID-19 is very real. Friends at a…

Columnists

Quarantined

By Kelly Waterhouse

Thank you to everyone who has inquired about the Carpenter’s status in this time of self-imposed…

Flu epidemic peaked locally in November 1918

By Stephen Thorning

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

Safeguards will take time to work

By Patrick Raftis

It seems almost a fool’s errand currently to write a column with a view to seeing it published…

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