WELLINGTON COUNTY – While everyone continues to battle the ongoing pandemic, long-term care workers are also battling for the opportunity to let residents see their smiles beneath layers of personal protective equipment (PPE).
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WDGPH reports 129 new COVID-19 cases over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The active COVID-19 case count continues a downward trend across the region after reaching a record-high of 679 on April 19.
#WeAnswerTheCall: National Nursing Week 2021
This year, National Nursing week will run May 10 to 16, falling on the same week as International Nurses Day on May 12. The theme of this year’s Nursing Week is #WeAnswerTheCall.
Rules won’t allow Kitras to sit on subcommittee for initiative he introduced
ELORA – It appears Centre Wellington councillor Stephen Kitras won’t be able to sit on a subcommittee tasked with shaping and implementing the neighbourhood hospitality and wellness initiative he originally proposed.
OPP: human remains located near Mount Forest identified as missing person
WELLINGTON NORTH – Police say human remains have been located "in the bush in a rural area" just south of Mount Forest. Wellington County OPP responded to the location on May 4 shortly after 6:30pm, when someone reported finding the remains.
Multicultural association transporting residents to COVID-19 tests, vaccinations
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron is helping transport residents of Wellington County to vaccine appointments and COVID-19 tests.
Puslinch council looking to address low water levels near Roszell Road gravel pit
PUSLINCH – Puslinch council members have raised concerns about low water levels in wetlands surrounding the Roszell Pit owned by CBM.
Wellington County records $7-million budget surplus for 2020
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County coffers are fuller than expected after ending 2020 with a surplus of nearly $7 million, thanks to a combination of budget adjustments and an influx of cash from upper levels of government.
Committee recommends Bissell Park improvements should proceed; council gets final word May 17
ELORA – A multi-use pad at Bissell Park is still on the table despite no work being completed on the project over the past year.
Minto approves policy for commemorative benches, trees
MINTO - Town council approved a commemorative bench and tree policy during the May 4 meeting.
New outdoor gym, social space to open in Arthur in June
ARTHUR – A new outdoor gym and social space is expected to open sometime next month at the crossroads of Isabella, Charles and Georgina Streets in Arthur.
Company breaks ground on Eden Mills high-speed internet project
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Construction of new broadband infrastructure continues to move forward in Wellington County, as Cogeco Connexion breaks ground to bring high-speed internet service to more than 280 additional homes and businesses in the community of Eden Mills.
Town of Minto supports call to lift ban on golf, outdoor activities
MINTO - Town council here is supporting a resolution calling for the province to withdraw its prohibition on golfing and other outdoor recreational activities that could be enjoyed while following pandemic-related public health guidelines.
Paws-a-thon close to Mental Health Week goal
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Suicide Awareness Council of Wellington-Dufferin is hosting its first ever Paws-a-thon for mental health week.
Township receives OTF grant for Arthur Swimming Pool upgrades
ARTHUR – Wellington North has received $18,200 from the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Resilient Communities Fund for upgrades to the Arthur Pool. The project will include two outdoor showers, a reception area, a sneeze guard and an emergency gate.