WELLINGTON COUNTY – Despite a rise in the daily count of new and active COVID-19 cases in Ontario in recent weeks, the number of local cases has remained relatively low.
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Puslinch extends municipal closures until Jan. 15
ABERFOYLE – "Unfortunately, recent trends in positive (COVID-19) cases in Ontario are moving in the wrong direction," states an Oct. 30 press release from the township.
Ontario may have avoided worst-case COVID-19 scenario: health experts
TORONTO – Provincial health experts say projections indicate Ontario may have avoided the worst-case scenario for the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. That said, case numbers are not expected to decline, as officials expect between 800 to 1,200 new cases per days for most of November.
Minto closes town office ‘indefinitely’
MINTO – The Town of Minto has decided to close its municipal office indefinitely.
Local teens hoping to bring pumpkins, cheer to Wellington Terrrace residents
ABOYNE – Local 16-year-olds Sabrina O’Krafka and Jillian Tomlin are hoping to bring some Halloween cheer to residents at the Wellington Terrace Long-Term Care Home. They are asking community members to carve or decorate pumpkins and drop them off at the Terrace.
OPINION: Community newspapers will continue to be there because they care
We were in it together. In towns big and small across this country, the local newspaper became the…
Fergus Legion’s Grandpa’s BBQ Beef Dinner a success
Grandpa’s BBQ – For many years the Fergus Legion has held a fundraiser called…
CW launches survey for economic recovery plan
CENTRE WELLINGTON – As the province enters the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Township…
BTogether Talk Series for youth is back
FERGUS – The Youth Action Committee of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington (BBBSCW)…
Pettapiece calls for more beds, staff for long term care facilities
QUEEN’S PARK – Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece once again voiced his support for…
Paramedics ready to return to work after testing negative for COVID-19
GUELPH – Eight local paramedics forced to self-isolate after a co-worker tested positive for COVID-19 will soon return to work. The paramedic who tested positive is recovering well, officials say.
CMHA launches new COVID-19 mental wellness campaign
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As the second wave of COVID-19 continues, mental health professionals are reminding residents that mental wellness is imperative to staying safe during the pandemic.
Region reports 33 new COVID-19 cases
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The number of active COVID-19 cases in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health region has risen by 30% in a week.
Fergus parade to be replaced with ‘Santa Claus Cruise’
FERGUS – The traditional Fergus Santa Claus Parade is not happening this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But Fergus residents can rest assured that Saint Nick will still be paying local children a visit in early December.
Mapleton office to be open by appointment only
MAPLETON – Starting Oct. 26, Mapleton Township's municipal office will be open by appointment only.