WELLINGTON COUNTY – The region was previously placed in the red level on Dec. 14 and remained there until the government introduced a province-wide lockdown on Dec. 26.
COVID-19
County unveils takeout tool/map to encourage support of local businesses
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county has unveiled a new online tool that encourages residents to order takeout from local businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, notably the latest province-wide lockdown.
Mayor: VanLeeuwen will no longer be deputy mayor
ELORA – Centre Wellington councillor Steven VanLeeuwen can keep his seat at the horseshoe, but it appears he will no longer be deputy mayor. Mayor Kelly Linton said he will be introducing a motion to remove and replace VanLeeuwen.
Township removing ice early at Arthur, Mount Forest arenas
WELLINGTON NORTH — Township staff here will start removing the ice from the Mount Forest and Arthur arenas as early as this week. Wellington North council approved the decision on Feb. 8.
Public health officials identify first local case of COVID-19 UK variant
GUELPH – Many residents may be worried about the inevitable arrival of COVID-19 variants, but public health officials say the first case was actually in the region a month ago.
Province postpones March break a month
TORONTO – In a school year plagued by near-constant upheaval, students and education workers have been served with yet another major change: a one-month postponement of their annual winter break. On Feb. 11 education minister Stephen Lecce announced the March break will be delayed until April 12.
Survey illustrates pandemic impact on county businesses
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A county-wide survey indicates about 68 per cent of businesses have operated continuously throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, while close to 31% re-opened after a temporary closure and just over 1% shut down permanently.
ECFTA offering free space – and a change of scenery – for online learners
ELORA – University, college and high school students who have been doing online learning at home since September, can now enjoy a safe, welcoming and slightly social environment at the Elora Centre for the Arts to do their work.
Preschoolers show support for the arts with artwork of their own
Community support – The doors at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre may not be open to the…
Here to there
The lockdown will soon be over, causing many to ponder getting from here to there.
CW Chamber has free initiative for businesses
CENTRE WELLINGTON - The Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce recently announced the Shop Local Centre Wellington Coupon Book.
Canadians reevaluate how they spend, save and invest during pandemic
TORONTO – While the majority of older Canadians say their finances have not been…
Confidence in government’s procurement, distribution of COVID-19 vaccine plummets
VANCOUVER – Is now the winter of our vaccine distribution discontent? As questions and criticism…
Wellington Terrace residents receive second dose of COVID-19 vaccine
ABOYNE – Residents at Wellington Terrace Long-Term Care Home received their second dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Feb. 8.
WDGPH region remains under stay-at-home order until Feb. 16
TORONTO – The Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region is expected to return to province's colour-coded COVID-19 alert system on Feb 16 - but at what level remains unclear.