TORONTO - The Ontario government has launched an online learning portal to help students while schools are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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United Way launches community response fund to support COVID-19 efforts
GUELPH - United Way has launched a new community response fund to help support vulnerable people in the region affected by the COVID-19 crisis.
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.
Neighbourhood Window Walks are popping up everywhere
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Sarah Connor and her three kids set out on St. Patrick’s Day to find a shamrock, and they found more than 150 of them, fastened to people’s houses throughout the town of Arthur.
Data shows more Canadians taking COVID-19 serious
A solid majority of Canadians (68%) now say they view the threat of a coronavirus outbreak as serious.
CMHA offers advice on how to deal with stress, anxiety during outbreak
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Stay calm. Stay informed. Stay connected.
COVID-19 assessment centres open in Orangeville, Guelph
WELLINGTON COUNTY - There are currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Wellington County, and also no assessment centres open here. There are two centres open in the larger region: one in Guelph and one in Orangeville.
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.
No visitors, volunteers at long-term care facilities; restrictions at hospitals
WELLINGTON COUNTY – When the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a…
COVID-19 having varied impact on food banks
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The initial impact of COVID-19 is having a varied impact on food banks in Wellington County.
COVID-19 to have “massive impact” on businesses: Centre Wellington chamber official
FERGUS – The financial impacts of the COVID-19 on businesses is going to be “massive,” said…
Annual Drayton Farm Show cancelled due to COVID-19
DRAYTON – The Drayton Farm Show has been cancelled but the exhibitors continue to rally behind…
Erin church seeking donations as it helps those in need during COVID-19
ERIN – How does a church that focusses on community engagement remain socially engaged during a…
East Wellington FHT goes virtual
EAST WELLINGTON – The East Wellington Family Health Team, with clinics in Erin and Rockwood, is…