WELLINGTON COUNTY – With direction from the province, the three hospitals in Wellington County are gradually resuming non-essential and elective surgeries.
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Centre Wellington to reopen outdoor amenities on Saturday
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Officials here have confirmed outdoor recreational facilities in the township will reopen this weekend.
Mercer urges residents to get vaccinated, stay the course ‘for just a little longer’
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The region's top doctor has issued a statement urging local residents to get vaccinated and continue to take precautions a little longer in order to have a more normal summer and fall.
Ontario to go ahead with second dose of AstraZeneca vaccine
TORONTO – The Ontario government is proceeding with administering second doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. The decision was announced in a press release on May 21.
Employee at Elora Brewing Company tests positive for COVID-19
ELORA - The Elora Brewing Company closed on May 20 after learning a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.
Premier announces three-step plan to reopen province
TORONTO – Initially introduced on April 8, the current stay-at-home order will begin winding down on May 22, permitting outdoor gatherings of up to five people from different households, as well as the reopening of outdoor recreational amenities such as golf courses, tennis courts and skate parks.
Active COVID-19 case count continues to decline across region
WELLINGTON COUNTY – It’s turning out to be another week of good news on the COVID-19 front, as the active case count continues to decline across the county despite newly reported cases this past weekend.
AstraZeneca paused; local pharmacies expecting Moderna, Pfizer shipments
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With administration of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine halted, pharmacies in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region expect to receive shipments of Moderna and Pfizer vaccines in the upcoming weeks.
Businesses urged to contact township for help accessing pandemic assistance
MAPLETON – Mayor Gregg Davidson is urging township businesses to reach out to the local economic development department if they need help due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Carry On WI, historical society recognize essential workers at Minto Foodland stores
MINTO – Foodland employees in Palmerston and Harriston were recently recognized by local community services organizations for their role as essential employees working through the on-going COVID-19 pandemic.
Education session addresses grief during pandemic
KITCHENER – COVID-19 has resulted in more than a year of losses, and grief is what many people…
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy plunges but one-tenth of population remains unwilling
VANCOUVER – As the rate of Canadians who have been vaccinated with at least one-dose of a…
Hospital room with a view allows mother to enjoy her son’s wedding
Special day – COVID-19 has already made wedding planning a challenge, but when Nathan Bouwman’s…
Nurses look back on a tumultuous year, with eyes on brighter days ahead
WELLINGTON COUNTY – For many, the COVID-19 pandemic has put a strain on their daily lives. For front line healthcare workers, it has turned life upside down.
Pharmacies expect to receive Moderna, Pfizer vaccines in coming weeks
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With administration of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine halted, pharmacies in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region expect to receive shipments of Moderna and Pfizer vaccines in the upcoming weeks.