ELORA – Centre Wellington has now extended municipal closures until after Canada Day.
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Community foundation awards three more grants through COVID-19 fund
CENTRE WELLINGTON - The Centre Wellington Community Foundation (CWCF) has announced three more grants from the CW COVID-19 Community Response Fund.
‘Puzzle now, Visit Later’ contest open to residents of Elora and Fergus
ELORA – A new contest is offering winners the chance to relive some of their favourite…
Public health update shows Wellington County now has two COVID-19 deaths
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The latest public health data shows there are now two COVID-19 deaths in Wellington County.
Black seeking more support for farms, agri-businesses
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Senator Rob Black says farmers need help to deal with COVID-19 impacts on their operations and he’s doing everything he can to draw attention to their plight.
OPP warning of scams during pandemic
ORILLIA - The OPP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are again warning Ontarians about scams.
Museum seeks items documenting experiences in county during pandemic
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) is asking residents to submit records that document their personal experience during the COVID-19 pandemic.
GRCA parks to remain closed indefinitely
WELLINGTON COUNTY - GRCA officials announced conservation areas and properties will remain closed "until further notice" in an April 16 GRCA press release.
Public health: doctor referral no longer required for COVID-19 testing
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say local residents experiencing symptoms can now be tested right away for COVID-19.
Two staff test positive for COVID-19 at Community Living Guelph Wellington
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Protective measures have tightened up at Community Living Guelph Wellington (CLGW) ever since a state of emergency was declared in mid-March - and certainly since one staff member was diagnosed with COVID-19 on April 8 and a second on April 14.
Minto extends closures until May 31, cancels town events until July 1
MINTO – The Town of Minto has extended the closure of public buildings to May 31 and cancelled all town-run events until July 1.
Public health: regional COVID-19 deaths rise to nine, total cases up to 188
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The public health unit has confirmed the number of COVID-19-related deaths in the region has risen to nine.
Deadline looms for Keep Well business loan program
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The deadline for applications to Wellington County’s Keep Well –…
Egg farmers make contribution to food banks, community groups
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Local food banks and community groups have received a share of nearly 11,000 eggs donated though egg farmers in Wellington, Grey, Bruce and Dufferin Counties.
UGDSB approves 2020-21 school year calendars
WELLINGTON COUNTY - While the return of students to class this year may seem unlikely, Premier Doug Ford is not ruling it out, and it appears the local public school board does not anticipate any delays to the start of the 2020-21 year.