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.
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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
GUELPH – With the extension of remote learning in Wellington County and the City of Guelph,…
Most Canadians say borders should be closed
VANCOUVER – What happens when heightened anxiety from a deadly surge in new coronavirus…
One year later – a different world
What a difference a year makes.
Pandemic exhaustion is setting in
By Jennifer Doelman As we persevere through yet another lockdown, the public health crisis of…
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…
COVID-19 pandemic continues to take toll on Canadians’ mental health
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The number of Canadians struggling with mental health issues is four times greater this year than in normal years, according to mental health professionals.
More long-term care facilities receive second-wave COVID funding
WELLINGTON COUNTY –The province is providing $813,600 in funding to help long-term care homes in the county cope with the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Province extends state of emergency to Feb. 9
TORONTO – The Ontario government has extended the current state of emergency until Feb. 9. The announcement was buried at the end of a Jan. 25 press release about adjustments to the province's vaccination plan.
North Wellington long-term care facilities receive provincial COVID-19 funding
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The province is providing $424,000 in funding to help long-term care homes in northern Wellington cope with the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.