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Local COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations have doubled in last few weeks
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region have more than doubled over the last few weeks as the province enters the seventh wave of the pandemic.
Province expanding fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose eligibility
TORONTO – The province is expanding COVID-19 vaccine fourth-dose eligibility, as of July 14, to include anyone between the ages of 18 and 59.
Community knitting group to bring back ‘Poppy Project’
ELORA – After the inaugural Poppy Project exceeded organizers’ expectations last year, members of the St. John Anglican Church’s knitting club are bringing the initiative back.
Closed bridges on and around 5th Line have residents detouring kilometres out of their way
FERGUS – Rural residents on the 5th Line north of Belwood Lake are having to detour at least seven kilometres out of their way to get to their homes and businesses because three bridges on their route are closed.
Cost of proposed outdoor pool in Mount Forest could exceed $6 million
WELLINGTON NORTH - At a July 11 meeting of Wellington North council, Scott Robinson of Toronto-based architectural firm Tillmann Ruth Robinson Inc. fielded questions from councillors about the cost of a proposed new outdoor pool in Mount Forest to replace the recently closed Lion Roy Grant pool.
Vacant home in Puslinch destroyed by fire
PUSLINCH – A vacant home in Puslinch will be demolished and examined for clues after a fire on July 11 rendered the home unliveable.
Addison Hill passes away day after fundraiser for cancer research
ELORA - Addison Hill has died. The teenager, who was diagnosed with angiosarcoma cancer last year and was the inspiration for a successful fundraiser on the weekend, died on July 10.
Town of Erin estimates $215,000 for cemetery repairs, rehabilitation
ERIN – A recent inspection found an estimated $215,000 worth of repairs are needed at the Town of Erin’s cemeteries.
Louise Marshall Hospital closing ER after 5pm on July 16, 17
MOUNT FOREST – Staffing challenges are resulting in the closure of the emergency department at Louise Marshall Hospital overnight on July 16 and July 17.
Strathcona Village Homes held Canada Day celebrations
Canada day – Strathcona Village Homes in Mount Forest had festive celebrations outdoors for…
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Louise Marshall Hospital
MOUNT FOREST - A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Louise Marshal Hospital (LMH) here, after two hospital-acquired infections were identified on the inpatient unit.
Erin council approves purchase of new plow truck for $365,000
ERIN – Council here has approved the purchase of a new plow truck for $365,000, slightly over what was budgeted for in the 2022 capital budget.