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County of Wellington to end state of emergency on March 1
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The local state of emergency will end here on March 1. The County of Wellington announced in a Feb. 22 news release it is ending the state of emergency in consultation with the local medical officer of health.
COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to decline across WDGPH region
WELLINGTON COUNTY - As of Feb. 22, there are 264 known active cases throughout the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health region. As of Feb. 15, there were 18 people hospitalized with COVID-19.
Ontario to eliminate licence plate renewal fees, stickers effective March 13
TORONTO - On Feb. 22, the province announced it would be eliminating licence plate renewal fees and the requirement to have a licence plate sticker for passenger vehicles, light-duty trucks, motorcycles and mopeds effective March 13.
Officials won’t say whether local OPP officers were involved in Ottawa operation
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The massive police operation over the weekend to end the occupation of Ottawa by anti-vaccine mandate protesters involved federal, provincial and local officers and resulted in close to 200 arrests, nearly 400 charges and over 70 vehicles towed.
Wellington County donors gave over $24,000 to ‘Freedom Convoy’
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A hacked list of donors to the "Freedom Convoy" in Ottawa shows more than 150 people from Wellington County donated to the cause, raising over $24,000 through the Christian crowdfunding website GiveSendGo.
Minto continues opposition to growth limit on small rural settlements
MINTO – Town council here continues to oppose removal of a section of the County of Wellington Official Plan that would prevent even minimal growth in some small rural settlements.
MPs weigh-in on use of Emergencies Act as police operation continues in Ottawa
OTTAWA – Parliamentary debate on the use of the Emergencies Act to address the occupation in Ottawa was paused on Friday due to an ongoing police operation.
Elora Centre for the Arts looking to expand existing heritage structure
ELORA – In order to provide a multi-use space and improve accessibility, the Elora Centre for the Arts is looking to expand after receiving a series of grants.
Minto to receive over $175,000 for municipal modernization measures
MINTO – The Town of Minto has been approved for just over $175,000 in new Municipal Modernization Program funding from the province.
Mapleton petitioning province for licensed childcare funding
MAPLETON – Township officials are inviting local residents to join a campaign to press the province on local options for licensed child care.
Tenders approved for Minto Fire tanker, pickup truck
MINTO – It cost more than hoped, but Minto Fire is upgrading its truck fleet with two purchases approved by town council on Feb. 15.
Emergencies Act architect Perrin Beatty reflects on first use of legislation
OTTAWA – Responsible for introducing the Emergencies Act, former defence minister and Wellington MP Perrin Beatty spoke with the Advertiser about the legislation and modern politics.
County to ease COVID-19 health and safety restrictions March 1
WELLINGTON COUNTY – All county buildings will reopen to the public without proof-of-vaccination requirements and curbside pickup at library branches will be discontinued.
Weather Network says fun is in the forecast for Elora
ELORA – Maybe you check out the Weather Network to see about the weather. But if you tuned in on Feb. 10 between 6 and 9am, you’d have been treated to glimpses of Elora and the fun activities available in and around the village in the heart of winter.