DRAYTON - The Freshmart here has established system to allow customers to fulfil their needs, while minimizing traffic through the store.
COVID-19
Wellington County’s first COVID-19 death is the third in WDGPH region
A 74-year-old Mount Forest man died from complications due to the virus on April 5 at Louise Marshall Hospital in Mount Forest.
Public health provides update on COVID-19 outbreaks
WELLINGTON COUNTY - There are currently COVID-19 outbreaks at eight hospitals and long-term care facilities in the region.
COVID-19 outbreak at Guelph General Hospital declared over
GUELPH - Officials have declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Guelph General Hospital over.
Public health: stay home this holiday weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Area residents shouldn't need a reminder, but local health officials are providing one anyway: stay home this holiday weekend.
From fridges to ventilators: Danby Appliances answers call for help
GUELPH-ERAMOSA - A local business is part of the Ventilators for Canadians partnership working to manufacture ventilators during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Modelling shows 11,000 to 22,000 Canadian deaths over course of pandemic
OTTAWA - Within a week, there could be 4,000 to 13,000 new COVID-19 cases in Canada and 100 to 300 additional deaths.
Green Legacy cancels tree days, will provide home delivery of tree orders
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the County of Wellington has cancelled all upcoming Green Legacy Municipal Tree Day events.
Puslinch Township looking to host online meetings during pandemic
ABERFOYLE - Puslinch Township is the latest municipality in Wellington County taking steps to host online council meetings.
County library staff producing face shield parts for frontline workers
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Staff members at county libraries have partnered with the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) to produce face shields for frontline workers.
Residents complain of ‘power-tripping cop’ stopping vehicles with two or more people
ERIN - Several residents here say they have been stopped in their vehicles by an OPP officer and told to go home, even though they were complying with all laws as well as new COVID-19 isolation/gathering restrictions imposed by the province.
Wading through relief programs for businesses
ELORA – Normally, this would be a busy time of year for accountants to file business and personal tax returns.
‘We’re learning how to make it work’: Easter services go online
ELORA – With the biggest day in the Christian calendar fast approaching, local churches are figuring out how to celebrate together while staying apart.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases rise to over 100
GUELPH – The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the region has risen to over 100, including the first death attributed to the virus.
First responders pay tribute to local health care workers
PALMERSTON – For Chris Harrow, taking part in a show of support for local health care workers on April 3 was an easy decision.