COVID-19

Zoom council – Council meetings via video-conference have become the norm due to on-going…

FERGUS – Centre Wellington has opened the splash pad at Millburn Park in the south end of Fergus.

TORONTO ― The Ontario government has extended the current state of emergency to July 15 - and officials hope it will be the final extension.

PUSLINCH – Township council has approved a new gift certificate program for local businesses here.

WELLINGTON NORTH - Splash pads in Mount Forest and Arthur are now open.

TORONTO – The Ontario government's plan to reopen schools includes three main scenarios: a normal school day routine, a modified routine with alternating days and caps on students allowed in classrooms, and at home learning.

GUELPH – None of the new cases of COVID-19 in Guelph have been traced to the June 6 Black Lives Matter protest in Guelph, public health officials say.

PUSLINCH – Township staff here are working on a process for businesses looking to expand their patios to increase business during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ELORA – The local economic development task force has established an economic recovery action plan to help businesses throughout Centre Wellington as they get the green light to reopen.

ERIN – Council will discuss the possibility of extending the grace period into the second half of the year on interest and penalties for taxpayers at its next meeting.

MAPLETON - Township officials made the announcement on June 18 as part of its response to the province's gradual reopening of businesses and amenities that closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – After a long haul of physical distancing and self-isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario government has eased guidelines enough that families can reunite in a limited capacity.