BRUCEDALE – Non-profit housing capacity could roughly double in Rockwood as the result of a…
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New colorectal cancer screening test can be done at home
For those over 50 who have been receiving notices from Cancer Care Ontario that it’s time for a…
Different messages displayed locally regarding COVID-19
Different messaging – Residents of Elora are reacting on social media to two local displays…
Former Guelph resident in lockdown in Italy
RENDE, ITALY – It was on Feb. 18, after a return trip from Milan, that Ivana Pavia first…
Police beat: West Grey man charged in Mount Forest robbery
MOUNT FOREST – A West Grey man faces assault, weapon, drug and theft charges following a robbery…
Tough times on tap for local establishments
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As the province enacted the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act as…
All Wellington County municipalities reducing services, operating with essential staff only
GUELPH - The county and all seven lower-tier municipalities in Wellington will be reducing services and operating with essential staff only.
‘Our people are our priority’: warden, mayors issue letter to Wellington County residents
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Warden Kelly Linton and the mayors of the county's lower-tier municipalities have issued a letter to reassure residents during these uncertain times.
Province declares emergency, orders closure of bars, restaurants, theatres and more
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A danger of major proportions. Unprecedented times. Extraordinary measures. Uncharted territory.
COVID-19 tests not for everyone: public health
GUELPH – Testing for COVID-19 is still being done through hospitals in Wellington County, but the province is now providing general guidance about who should be tested.
COVID-19 crisis strands Mount Forest residents in Morocco
WELLINGTON NORTH – The federal government was working earlier this week to help area residents, including two from Mount Forest, who are among a large number of Canadians stuck in Morocco.
County closing administration centre, social services offices to the public
GUELPH - The county has now decided to close its administration centre here in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Centre Wellington closes municipal office, cancels all meetings
ELORA - Centre Wellington has now decided to fully close all township facilities to the public, including the municipal office here.
Health officials recommend closing all daycares, bars, restaurants
TORONTO - Ontario health officials are recommending the closure of all daycares and dine-in bars and restaurants to help impede the spread of the new coronavirus.