WELLINGTON COUNTY – When the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a…
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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…
East Wellington FHT goes virtual
EAST WELLINGTON – The East Wellington Family Health Team, with clinics in Erin and Rockwood, is…
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…
CMHA Waterloo Wellington moves appointments, groups, children’s walk-in services to online or phone
GUELPH – Out of an abundance of caution amid public concern related to the COVID-19 pandemic, COV…
Different messages displayed locally regarding COVID-19
Different messaging – Residents of Elora are reacting on social media to two local displays…
Former Guelph resident in lockdown in Italy
RENDE, ITALY – It was on Feb. 18, after a return trip from Milan, that Ivana Pavia first…
Wellington North reacts to pandemic
KENILWORTH – “As our nation responds to the developing situation COVID 19 pandemic, our first…
Tough times on tap for local establishments
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As the province enacted the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act as…
All Wellington County municipalities reducing services, operating with essential staff only
GUELPH - The county and all seven lower-tier municipalities in Wellington will be reducing services and operating with essential staff only.
‘Our people are our priority’: warden, mayors issue letter to Wellington County residents
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Warden Kelly Linton and the mayors of the county's lower-tier municipalities have issued a letter to reassure residents during these uncertain times.
Province declares emergency, orders closure of bars, restaurants, theatres and more
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A danger of major proportions. Unprecedented times. Extraordinary measures. Uncharted territory.
COVID-19 tests not for everyone: public health
GUELPH – Testing for COVID-19 is still being done through hospitals in Wellington County, but the province is now providing general guidance about who should be tested.