MOUNT FOREST – The devastating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic can be observed in many ways across society, but from Dr. Christopher Rowley’s vantage point, it’s all in the eyes.
County continues to juggle staff to meet needs during pandemic
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County managers are keeping an eye on staffing levels in an effort to deploy staff as effectively as possible with COVID-19 restrictions in place, reports administration, finance and human resources committee chair Chris White.
County to fast track budget process
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County officials plan to get a jump on the 2020 budget process in…
Businesses forced into ‘drastic changes’ due to COVID-19
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Businesses across Wellington County have been forced to make drastic…
Longtime local newspaper columnist remembered
PALMERSTON – The community lost an eloquent wordsmith and passionate citizens’ advocate with…
County council briefs: Chief librarian set to retire
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county’s head of library services has announced plans to retire next…
Mapleton prepares for post-pandemic infrastructure push
MAPLETON – Councillors here have authorized public works director Sam Mattina to spend about $145,000 to get two projects shovel ready for an anticipated post-COVID-19 federal infrastructure stimulus program.
New distillery in Mapleton makes switch to hand sanitizer production
MOOREFIELD – Operators of a fledgling distillery operation stonewalled by the COVID-19 fallout have found a new purpose and, they believe, a long-term product line, making hand sanitizer.
Health unit unveils local modelling related to lifting pandemic restrictions
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Officials warn that deaths could approach 3,000 in Wellington, Dufferin and Guelph if distancing measures are lifted after three months.
Palmerston bottle drive nets $3,500 for local hospital and food bank
PALMERSTON – A bottle drive organized by some local citizens poured more than $3,500 into the coffers of the local food bank and hospital.
Developer proposes 250-unit retirement complex in Alma
ALMA – The developer proposing the retirement complex has invited Mapleton to be a partner in the venture, which could also include a greenhouse operation.
Businesses, municipalities will need help to stay afloat
MINTO – Local businesses are holding on through the COVID-19 lock-down, but both businesses and…
Minto Mental Health offers social check-in service for seniors
MINTO - Minto Mental Health (MMH) is offering a social check-in service to seniors living in the community.
Federal grant re-directed to help local seniors, food banks
WELLINGTON NORTH – Long-term care homes in north Wellington will receive iPads for use by residents and some local food banks will receive a boost through redirected funds from a federal New Horizons grant.
Arthur, Palmerston groups holding bottle drives on Saturday
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Two groups in north Wellington are hosting bottle drives on Saturday benefitting two food banks and a local hospital.