WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two local police officers have beed diagnosed with COVID-19. Western…
News
Minto facilities now closed until April 30
MINTO – The Town of Minto has announced all its municipal buildings will remain closed until April 30.
Erin extends facility closures to May 31
ERIN - The Town of Erin is extending the closure of all its municipal facilities until May 31.
Public health: seven confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Wellington; 40 in region
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Public health officials say there are now seven confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Wellington County - and 40 across the region.
Puslinch extends facility closures to April 30
ABERFOYLE - Puslinch Township has decided to extend the closure of municipal facilities until at least April 30.
Mapleton extends facility closures to April 30
MAPLETON - The Township of Mapleton has extended the closure of all municipal facilities until April 30.
Fire destroys Mapleton restaurant
MAPLETON – Fire destroyed a rural restaurant and gift shop here in the early morning hours of March 30.
Province launches new website, addresses public gatherings and price gouging
TORONTO - The province has prohibited gatherings of more than five people, introduced penalties for price gouging and launched a new COVID-19 website and reporting procedures.
Acts of kindness sprouting up all over Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY - One positive to come out of the current COVID-19 crisis is the abundance of good news stories popping up across the county.
Wellington County hospitals brace for spike in local COVID-19 cases
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The three hospitals in Wellington County have cancelled elective surgery and closed some clinics in order to free up space and staff as they prepare for a spike in numbers of COVID-19 cases.
County, municipalities take meetings online during COVID-19 crisis
WELLINGTON COUNTY – All Wellington County council members were dialled in for the first ever county council meeting held via teleconference on March 26.
‘You are loved’: Women bring special message to residents at Heritage River
ELORA – Small gestures make big impacts, like the words “You are loved” written in large letters with brightly coloured sidewalk chalk on the pavement outside Heritage River Retirement Residence on March 27.
Three more COVID-19 cases confirmed in Dufferin County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Three more people in Dufferin County have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total in the region to seven.
‘Ripples can turn into waves’: Businessman donates face shields for frontline workers
GUELPH - When Darren Devine saw a news clip about how a Kitchener-based technology company was changing operations to make equipment for health workers and emergency responders, he felt compelled to get involved.
Help on the way for farmers experiencing processing delays: Chong
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Halton Hill MP Michael Chong wants farmers in the area to know that help is on the way.