WELLINGTON COUNTY – As the number of COVID-19 cases at Caressant Care Arthur continues to climb, company officials say they are taking the necessary steps to try to get two outbreaks under control.
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Historic day: first COVID-19 vaccine administered in WDGPH region
GUELPH – On Jan. 6, the first ever COVID-19 vaccine was administered in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region. The first dose of the Pfizer vaccine was given to Sarah Ricci, a program manager at Shelburne Long-Term Care Home.
Thousands of UGDSB students back on email following breach last week
GUELPH – Last week, the board suspended access to student Gmail accounts following a breach that resulted in "inappropriate" emails being sent to thousands of students.
Fergus COVID-19 assessment centre now open seven days a week
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington Health Care Alliance officials announced on Jan. 6 the centre, located at the former Groves hospital on Union Street, will be open every day from 10am to 6pm except for statutory holidays.
Centre Wellington minor lacrosse to drop Mohawks moniker, logo
FERGUS – The Centre Wellington Minor Lacrosse Association (CWMLA) has decided to drop its Mohawks moniker and logo and will seek input from the public on rebranding the team.
WDGPH has received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines
GUELPH – After a short delay, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) will offer its first COVID-19 vaccinations on Jan. 6.
WDGPH reports 163 new COVID-19 cases in region over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The number of new COVID-19 cases reported each weekend continues to grow in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region.
Minto CBO joining board of Ontario Building Officials Association
MINTO – Chief Building Official Terry Kuipers is joining the Ontario Building Officials Association (OBOA) board of directors.
Public health unit’s first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines delayed
GUELPH – The first COVID-19 vaccinations in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region will be delayed by several days.
After a volatile spring, local real estate market is hot
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Talk about rebounding. When the COVID-19 pandemic began in March and the province went into lockdown, the real estate market in this region and across Canada came to an abrupt halt.
Township seeks funding for choker lanes to calm traffic in Arthur
WELLINGTON NORTH – This township will seek funding for local infrastructure projects ranging from a backup generator to traffic calming measures, through a federal/provincial program that supports health and safety related projects.
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Royal Terrace in Palmerston on Dec. 30
GUELPH – Public health officials have declared a COVID-19 outbreak at the Royal Terrace Long-Term and Residential Care facility in Palmerston.
Wellington North approves two CIP grants
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here has approved Community Improvement Program (CIP) grants worth a total of just over $3,000 for two local businesses.
Wellington North council ponders looming development pressure
WELLINGTON NORTH – The pace of proposed development in both Mount Forest and Arthur has Wellington North council pondering how to keep up with needed infrastructure.
Mount Forest Chamber of Commerce presents Awards of Excellence
The Mount Forest Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of its 2020 Awards of Excellence on Dec. 18.