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.
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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.
Local health unit confirms first COVID-19 case in region
GUELPH - The first case of COVID-19 in this region, although not in Wellington County, was confirmed by the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health on Monday and, the virus is also beginning to show up in neighbouring counties.
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.
Safeguards will take time to work
It seems almost a fool’s errand currently to write a column with a view to seeing it published…
Memories of North Wellington – 03/18/20
55 years ago, Palmerston Observer, 1965 Wedding vows were exchanged at St. Joseph’s Church in…
Big support for Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington’s Bowl for Kid’s Sake
Bowling benefit – On March 1, 182 Minto-Mapleton bowlers came out to support Big Brothers…
Southgate closes township facilities
SOUTHGATE – Due to concerns surrounding COVID-19 the Township of Southgate has closed…
Mayor’s charity bonspiel raises $4,500 to support Wellington North youth
KENILWORTH – The first Mayor’s Charity Curling Bonspiel, hosted by Wellington North and the…
Seniors learn about cupcake making
CLIFFORD – President Carol Reiner welcomed Hannah Veld of Palmerston to the Merry Makers…
PJLH hockey hockey season now over
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Patriots were in the midst of a seven game series against the…
Grassroots Hockey at the Clifford Arena
Grassroots Hockey – The youngsters narrowly defeated the parents once again in the fun game…