WELLINGTON COUNTY - Public health officials are offering a warning about rabid animals after a bat tested positive for rabies in neighbouring Dufferin County.
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GRCA cancels all summer day camps
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has cancelled all day camps this summer.
Health unit has started its regular mosquito larvicide program
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The program aims to reduce mosquito populations suspected of carrying West Nile virus.
Local doctor receives national Rural Long Service Award
PALMERSTON – Dr. Christopher Cressey has been recognized for his lengthy service to patients in rural communities.
COVID-19 has cost health unit $1 million
GUELPH – So far, COVID-19 has cost Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) about $1 million – mainly in extra staffing, extended hours and COVID-19 supplies - and the agency doesn’t know how much compensation the province may provide to help balance its books by year end.
Centre Wellington tech team heading to nationals
FERGUS - After four months of practice and competition, Falcontech King’s Guard, representing Centre Wellington District High School here, will advance to the CyberTitan National Finals.
Dave Guilbault looking forward to life’s next chapter
MOUNT FOREST - Retired Wellington North fire chief will focus on educating children about safety.
WDGPH: No institutional COVID-19 outbreaks for first time in two months
WELLINGTON COUNTY – For the first time in two months, there are currently no institutional COVID-19 outbreaks in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region.
CW Community Foundation awards $7,000 to BBBS, CMHA
CENTRE WELLINGTON - The Centre Wellington Community Foundation (CWCF) has awarded $7,000 in grants through the Emergency Community Support Fund.
Ride Well program could provide positive health impacts for northern Wellington residents
WELLINGTON NORTH – Ward 3 Wellington County councillor Campbell Cork told Wellington North councillors the county’s Ride Well public transportation program may have positive health impacts for residents of the county’s northern municipalities.
Campaign launched to keep older adults safe
WELLINGTON COUNTY – On June 1, the first official day of Seniors month, the Waterloo Wellington Older Adult Strategy (WWOAS) partners launched a Stay Safe - Lead the Way campaign designed to keep older adults safe, healthy and connected throughout the phases of the COVID-19 pandemic.
ECT to perform Midsummer Night’s Dream online
ELORA - Elora Community Theatre (ECT) has announced a virtual production of Shakespeare in the Park, co-directed by Deb Stanson and David Tanner.
Women’s Day event raises $5,000 for Safe Sisters Program
GUELPH – The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day Guelph-Wellington (IWDGW) event held in March was “Keeping Our Sisters Safe.”
Local group calls for ‘kindness revolution’
GUELPH – Heather Glenister doesn’t think we all need to be on suicide watch, but at the same time, a kind word or gesture can go a long way.
OMAFRA Report: Alfalfa frost damage can occur in spring after growth has started
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…