MINTO – The Norgan Theatre in Palmerston will temporarily halt weekend film showings due to poor attendance resulting from a lack of new-release films.
COVID-19
Councillors allocated $1,500 for technology upgrades to facilitate remote work
WELLINGTON NORTH – Township councillors here will have access to up to $1,500 each for technology upgrades to facilitate remote work and meetings.
New COVID-19 cases reported in Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – On Oct. 22 Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) was reporting two active cases of COVID-19 in Wellington County.
Beer Store employee in Erin tests positive for COVID-19
ERIN – The employee last worked at the store on Oct. 13, Beer Store officials stated in an Oct. 22 press release.
Federal funding, successful lawsuit could help prevent closure of Legion branches
OTTAWA – Royal Canadian Legion officials across the country are hoping new federal funding will…
Agencies respond to impact of COVID-19 on mental health
GUELPH – On the heels of World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10, Toward Common Ground and its…
How to effectively and safely sanitize a car
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way people live. One readily felt effect was spending more time…
Guelph Arts Council offers free workshops to help creative workers and businesses recover from pandemic losses
GUELPH – Guelph Arts Council (GAC) is offering four free online workshops to help visual artists,…
Bridges to Better Business event will help entrepreneurs navigate ‘new normal’ during pandemic
GUELPH – Business Centre Guelph-Wellington is gearing up for the return of its annual Bridges to…
Reflections
By Willard Metzger Executive Director, Citizens for Public Justice The COVID-19 challenge This…
Guelph-Wellington paramedic tests positive for COVID-19
GUELPH – Eight local paramedics are self-isolating after a fellow member of the Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Service (GWPS) tested positive for COVID-19.
Legions discouraging attendance at scaled-back Remembrance Day services
WELLINGTON COUNTY – After struggling financially for months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Royal Canadian Legion branches across the country will be forced to scale back Remembrance Day services and, in most cases, close them to the public altogether.
Zero active cases reported in county on Tuesday but COVID-19 still ‘circulating’
WELLINGTON COUNTY – On Oct. 20, for the first time since the pandemic hit in mid-March, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health reported zero active cases of COVID-19 in Wellington County, no new cases in the county and no cases in county hospitals.
Public health: long-term care homes restricting outside trips, visitors
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials are reminding residents of recent changes at long-term care homes to help protect residents during the second wave of COVID-19.
Rockwood Parade of Lights will be drive-by event this year
ROCKWOOD – Officials here have confirmed Santa Claus is coming to town. It won’t be until Dec. 10, but the news may come as a relief for children who have witnessed so many special events being cancelled this year.