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Wednesday, May 18, 2022 | Vol 55 Issue 18

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COVID-19

WDGPH confirms first case of COVID-19 Omicron variant in Guelph

Chris Daponte December 10, 2021COVID-19, News

GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health officials have confirmed the region's first case of the Omicron variant. The positive case, discovered on Dec. 9, is a Guelph male aged 12 to 20.

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Palmerston hospital

Advertiser Staff December 9, 2021COVID-19, News

PALMERSTON – A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Palmerston and District Hospital (PDH), after one inpatient and two staff tested positive.

WDGPH reporting 73 new COVID-19 cases over weekend

Jordan Snobelen December 6, 2021COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting 73 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend (Dec. 3 to 5). The region’s active case count sits at 135 as of Dec. 6.

WDGPH ready for paediatric vaccine, booster shots – but Omicron a ‘wild card’

Joanne Shuttleworth December 3, 2021COVID-19, News

GUELPH – The Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) board heard a lot about COVID-19 at its Dec. 1 meeting: vaccines for children aged five to 11, booster vaccines, and the new Omicron variant that’s throwing a monkey wrench into plans.

Province expands booster shot eligibility to those aged 50 and over

Advertiser Staff December 2, 2021COVID-19, News

TORONTO - Ontarians aged 50 and over can begin scheduling third dose COVID-19 vaccinations on Dec. 13. Appointments can be booked at least six months after their second dose.

WDGPH reporting 42 new COVID-19 cases over weekend

Jordan Snobelen November 29, 2021COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is reporting 42 new COVID-19 cases from Nov. 26 to 28. The region’s active case count sits at 73 as of Nov. 29.

Ontario’s top doctor urges people to take a cautious approach this holiday season

Paige Peacock November 26, 2021COVID-19, News

TORONTO – With the holiday season approaching, the provincial government has released COVID-19 guidelines for those planning to celebrate.

WDGPH reporting 26 new COVID-19 cases over weekend

Jordan Snobelen November 22, 2021COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting 26 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend (Nov. 19 to 21). The region’s active case count sits at 72 as of Nov. 22.

Health Canada approves COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11

Jordan Snobelen November 19, 2021COVID-19, News

OTTAWA - Five to 11 year-olds are now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccinations after Health Canada approved the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, with a modified dosing formulation, for the age group on Nov. 19.

Children aged five to 11 are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination, here’s what you need to know

Jordan Snobelen November 19, 2021COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health received 17,100 child-sized doses of the Pfizer vaccine following Health Canada's approval of the pediatric vaccine on Nov. 19. Appointments can now be booked for children in the health unit's region with vaccination beginning Nov. 25.

Minto approves funding requests from Palmerston Lions, Harriston Skating Club

Patrick Raftis November 18, 2021Community News, COVID-19, News

MINTO – Council approved requests for COVID-19 relief funding from the Palmerston Lions Club and Harriston Skating Club at the Nov. 16 meeting.

WDGPH reporting 22 new COVID-19 cases over weekend

Jordan Snobelen November 15, 2021COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is reporting 22 new COVID-19 cases between Nov. 13 and 15. The region’s active case count sits at 83 as of Nov. 15.

Mapleton council hears request to end proof-of-vaccination requirement for facilities

Patrick Raftis November 12, 2021Community News, COVID-19, News

MAPLETON – A request for the township to end proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirements for entry to municipal facilities fell on deaf ears at the Nov. 10 Mapleton council meeting.

Drayton Minor Hockey ends precautionary pause

Patrick Raftis November 12, 2021Community News, COVID-19, News

MAPLETON - Drayton Minor Hockey (DMH) has resumed full hockey activities after a precautionary pause due to concern over local COVID-19 cases.

WCDSB reports first new case in over a month; board remains optimistic

Paige Peacock November 11, 2021COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) is reporting its first case of COVID-19 in over a month. 

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Two Groves hospital surgeons receive Rural Specialst Merit Award

OTTAWA - Doctors Tina Williams and Khalid Enver, surgeons at Groves Memorial Community Hospital, are the recipients of the 2022 Rural Specialist Merit Award presented at the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada (SRPC) conference on April 22. 

Lions Clubs hosts Walk for Dog Guides

ARISS – It’s almost time for the annual Lions Foundation of Canada’s PetValu Walk for Dog Guides.

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Garden club hosts annual plant Sale

HILLSBURGH – The Hillsburgh Garden Club is hosting its annual in person plant sale.

Police Beat: Impaired, drug charges, improper license

Impaired, drug charges, improper license On May 5  at approximately 3pm a Wellington County OPP…

See all Erin area articles.

Advertiser named top newspaper in Ontario in its class

WELLINGTON COUNTY – For the third year in a row, The Wellington Advertiser has been named the top community newspaper in Ontario in its class.

Public health adds COVID-19 vaccine clinics for fourth doses

WELLINGTON COUNTY – WDGPH announced on April 6 that it has expanded eligibility for fourth doses (second boosters) to include adults aged 60 and over and First Nation, Inuit and Métis individuals and their non-Indigenous household members aged 18 and over.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

Home For Good campaign to raise $5 million for permanent supportive housing

GUELPH – United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin, in collaboration with The Guelph Community Foundation, have launched what organizers are calling “the next major step to solving homelessness in the community.”

UGDSB officials project student enrolment to grow in next five years

GUELPH – Officials at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) are predicting student enrollment to increase in the next five years, according to the board's long-term accommodation plan (LTAP).

See all Guelph area articles.

Council awards road rehabilitation contract

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Council here has awarded a contract for the rehabilitation of two roads for just over half a million dollars. 

Impaired driving

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On May 5, 2022, just after midnight, an officer from the Perth County…

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Agriculture at the forefront of Perth-Wellington candidates discussion

WELLINGTON COUNTY - Provincial election candidates for the Perth-Wellington riding discussed topics of importance to rural communities during a May 10 virtual meeting hosted by the Wellington Federation of Agriculture.

Mapleton township office closed to public due to staff COVID-19 cases

MAPLETON – The township administrative office has been closed to the public due to a high number of COVID-19 cases among municipal staff.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Agriculture at the forefront of Perth-Wellington candidates discussion

WELLINGTON COUNTY - Provincial election candidates for the Perth-Wellington riding discussed topics of importance to rural communities during a May 10 virtual meeting hosted by the Wellington Federation of Agriculture.

All Aboard Palmerston gearing up for first Raleway Festival June 25

PALMERSTON – The All Aboard Palmerston committee is inviting everyone to join them for “Ales on the Rails” on June 25, at the first-ever Raleway Festival. 

See all Minto area articles.

Advertiser named top newspaper in Ontario in its class

WELLINGTON COUNTY – For the third year in a row, The Wellington Advertiser has been named the top community newspaper in Ontario in its class.

United Way to provide $1.3 million to local non-profits in first phase of funding

GUELPH – United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin is providing $1.3 million in funding to local non-profit agencies and organizations as part of its new Community Impact Strategy. Announced on April 6, the funding aims to help with pandemic recovery, address inequities and make funding more accessible.

See all Orangeville area articles.

Puslinch Optimist Club to host All Candidates debate

PUSLINCH – The Optimist Club of Puslinch and the South Wellington Community Lions Club are partnering up this month to put on an All Candidates event for South Wellington.

Bike Safety Rodeo rolls into Puslinch on May 28

PUSLINCH – The Optimist Club of Puslinch is holding a Bike Safety Rodeo course for children to learn the rules of the road as well as helmet and bike safety.

See all Puslinch area articles.

COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations declining

WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is reporting 247 confirmed active cases of COVID-19 throughout the health region as of May 17. Two new deaths are reported.

Agriculture at the forefront of Perth-Wellington candidates discussion

WELLINGTON COUNTY - Provincial election candidates for the Perth-Wellington riding discussed topics of importance to rural communities during a May 10 virtual meeting hosted by the Wellington Federation of Agriculture.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Agriculture at the forefront of Perth-Wellington candidates discussion

WELLINGTON COUNTY - Provincial election candidates for the Perth-Wellington riding discussed topics of importance to rural communities during a May 10 virtual meeting hosted by the Wellington Federation of Agriculture.

Survey data suggests a hybrid design favoured for Mount Forest pool

WELLINGTON NORTH - Between April 23 and March 30, 121 individuals responded to questions seeking to understand what residents want from an outdoor pool that would replace the run-down Lion Roy Grant pool. A hybrid option, a combination of elements from two other designs, was most favoured.

See all Wellington North area articles.
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Despite some smack-talk at the Fergus Lions Home and Leisure Show last week, I do know that you do not milk a cow by pumping its tail.

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