MAPLETON - The Township of Mapleton has extended the closure of all municipal facilities until April 30.
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Fire destroys Mapleton restaurant
MAPLETON – Fire destroyed a rural restaurant and gift shop here in the early morning hours of March 30.
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.
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…
Businesses offered webinar on ‘staying afloat’ through COVID-19 crisis
WELLINGTON COUNTY – North Wellington municipalities and business organizations are offering a free webinar on “staying afloat” during the COVID-19 crisis.
Chamber shows appreciation for essential workers
HARRISTON - On March 24 the Minto Chamber of Commerce purchased lunch for some of Minto's essential service workers at Harriston Foodland, Acheson Pharmasave and local nursing homes.
Wellington North to held special meeting of council via teleconference
KENILWORTH - Wellington North council will be holding a special meeting at 7pm on March 25 via teleconference.
Large fire destroys part of building in downtown Arthur
ARTHUR - Firefighters tried to save the Labelle Flowers building on George Street in downtown Arthur on Tuesday night, but by the time they arrived it was already too late.
Family Health Team to lock doors, introduce screening as part of pandemic plan
MOUNT FOREST - With the confirmation of a local case of COVID-19 that is not related to travel, the Mount Forest Family Health Team (MFFHT) will lock its doors on March 23.
Wellington County has first confirmed case of COVID-19
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The first case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Wellington County.
Arthur garage fire causes $40,000 in damage
ARTHUR - A garage fire here on Saturday caused about $40,000 in damage, but fortunately the flames never spread to the attached home.
Community mourns loss of longtime firefighter
MINTO – Minto Fire has joined the community in mourning the loss of a longtime local firefighter.
Palmerston couple offering to help shut-ins with errands and shopping
PALMERSTON – A local couple are among those looking to help others during the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.