CENTRE WELLINGTON – In line with other municipalities in Wellington County extending the terms of their current shutdowns in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Centre Wellington township has decided to extend community services facility closures to May 3.
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OPP increasing community presence in face of pandemic
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington OPP detachment has increased its community presence and…
Five staff members at Orangeville hospital test positive for COVID-19
ORANGEVILLE - Five staff members have at Headwaters Health Care Centre (HHCC) here have tested positive for COVID-19.
Mercer: local COVID-19 cases to peak in two to three weeks
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The region’s top doctor is predicting the local peak of COVID-19 cases will occur in mid to late April.
Two Wellington County OPP officers have COVID-19
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two local police officers have beed diagnosed with COVID-19. Western…
Minto facilities now closed until April 30
MINTO – The Town of Minto has announced all its municipal buildings will remain closed until April 30.
Erin extends facility closures to May 31
ERIN - The Town of Erin is extending the closure of all its municipal facilities until May 31.
Public health: seven confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Wellington; 40 in region
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Public health officials say there are now seven confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Wellington County - and 40 across the region.
Puslinch extends facility closures to April 30
ABERFOYLE - Puslinch Township has decided to extend the closure of municipal facilities until at least April 30.
Mapleton extends facility closures to April 30
MAPLETON - The Township of Mapleton has extended the closure of all municipal facilities until April 30.
Province launches new website, addresses public gatherings and price gouging
TORONTO - The province has prohibited gatherings of more than five people, introduced penalties for price gouging and launched a new COVID-19 website and reporting procedures.
Acts of kindness sprouting up all over Wellington County
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.
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.