WELLINGTON COUNTY - One positive to come out of the current COVID-19 crisis is the abundance of good news stories popping up across the county.
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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.
County, municipalities take meetings online during COVID-19 crisis
WELLINGTON COUNTY – All Wellington County council members were dialled in for the first ever county council meeting held via teleconference on March 26.
‘You are loved’: Women bring special message to residents at Heritage River
ELORA – Small gestures make big impacts, like the words “You are loved” written in large letters with brightly coloured sidewalk chalk on the pavement outside Heritage River Retirement Residence on March 27.
Three more COVID-19 cases confirmed in Dufferin County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Three more people in Dufferin County have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total in the region to seven.
‘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.
Expect service interruption at Family Counselling and Support Services
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Family Counselling and Support Services for Guelph-Wellington is still offering sessions - but by phone only, including walk-in clients.
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.
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.
County considering $1-million fund to help local small businesses
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County council is making plans to set up a $1-million fund to help local small businesses survive and recover from the financial impacts of COVID-19
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.
County residents asked to avoid putting extra strain on curbside waste pickup system
GUELPH – Wellington County residents are being asked to avoid putting extra strain on the…
Chong supports emergency measures but not power new bill gives to finance minister
OTTAWA - Michael Chong was the lone voice of dissent during an emergency meeting of Parliament on March 24 that went into the wee hours of the next morning.