WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health has paused all first-dose COVID-19 vaccinations due to delivery delays, but officials say everyone who's received a first dose will receive their second shot prior to the 42-day deadline.
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Emergency child care program spaces still available locally
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With the provincial government expanding its list of workers eligible for the Emergency School Age Child Care Program, the County of Wellington is reporting there are spaces available in the county and Guelph.
Two more long-term care deaths reported at Caressant Care Arthur
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A COVID-19 outbreak in Caressant Care Arthur's retirement home has been declared over, but another in the facility's long-term care home has grown to 106 cases, including two more deaths.
No word from province, public health on local students’ return to class
WELLINGTON COUNTY – There remains no timetable, from the province or public health, for the return to in-person learning at local schools.
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Palmerston hospital
PALMERSTON – Officials have declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Palmerston and District Hospital (PDH), with four inpatients and one staff member testing positive for the virus.
CW councillors encourage municipal representatives to give to community groups
ELORA – Centre Wellington councillors wore their hearts on their sleeves at the Jan. 18 council meeting as two councillors put forth motions to benefit charitable organizations and welcome local newcomers.
County approves 30 additional emergency child care spaces
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Province opens applications process for new MMP intake
TORONTO — The Ontario government has announced a new Municipal Modernization Program (MMP)…
Experts say pets also impacted by pandemic, urge province to reopen groomers
CENTRE WELLINGTON — Changes associated with the COVID-19 pandemic can have a big impact on four-legged family members, local pet experts say.
Tax tip: students can put more money in their pockets with benefits, credits
OTTAWA – The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) understands that many students have been struggling…
New online program at GYMC
GUELPH – The Guelph Youth Music Centre (GYMC) is offering the exciting and new interactive…
It’s almost tax time and the Canada Revenue Agency can help
OTTAWA – The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is encouraging people to file their tax returns…