WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting 50 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend (Aug. 27 to 29).
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One dead following fatal vehicle collision in Guelph/Eramosa
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – One person is dead and two were transported to hospital following a vehicle collision here on Aug. 28.
OPP report death in Erin following violent storm
ERIN - West Region OPP are reporting a death in Erin in an incident during last night's storm.
In absence of provincial vaccine passport, WDGPH encouraging certificate-based approach
WELLINGTON COUNTY - WDGPH medical officer of health actively encouraging businesses and organizations to embrace a regionalized “certificate” system in absence of a provincially led vaccine passport.
Despite major seniors’ care providers mandating staff vaccinations, policies at local homes remain unchanged
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Canada's biggest seniors' care providers are mandating staff vaccinations, but local providers are keeping policies in line with provincial requirements.
WDGPH cleared to administer Moderna vaccine to adolescents aged 12 to 17
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is cleared to administer first and second doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17 following Health Canada's approval for its expanded use on Aug. 27.
Kells named to all-world team at World Junior Lacrosse Championship
FERGUS – The future is bright for a talented, young lacrosse goaltender from Fergus.
Wellington North to pursue neighbourhood tree planting program
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here has decided to embark on several green initiatives.
Council approves $10,000 contribution to Seniors Centre for Excellence
MINTO – Town council has agreed to provide $10,000 to support the continuation of programming to combat isolation among senior citizens through the local Seniors Centre for Excellence.
Minto allocates $80,000 for rehabilitation of pedestrian bridge in Palmerston
PALMERSTON – The Town of Minto will spend about $68,000 to address structural concerns with the pedestrian bridge at the Lions Heritage Park in Palmerston, as part of an $80,000 bridge rehabilitation project.
Integrity commissioner: VanLeeuwen did not contravene code of conduct when he joined End the Lockdowns Caucus
Centre Wellington councillor Steven VanLeeuwen did not contravene the code of conduct when he joined the End the Lockdowns Caucus last year reads a report by integrity commissioner Guy Giorno.
The Grove youth hub opens in Fergus
The Hub is home to Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Centre Wellington, The Grove, and Compass Community Services, all of which cater to children and youth aged 12 to 26.
Police searching for information on outlaw biker brawl in Arthur
ARTHUR - Wellington County OPP are seeking information from the public surrounding Arthur brawl on Aug. 18 involving upwards of 30 people, some who police suspect have ties to motorcycle gangs.
Vaxxed versus unvaxxed battle heats up on the home front
GUELPH – The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHAWW) is bracing for the next mental health surge – the rift that’s forming in families and workplaces where there’s a mix of members vaccinated and unvaccinated against COVID-19.
Arthur resident frustrated by use of home fireworks
WELLINGTON NORTH – An Arthur woman is fed up with the use of home fireworks in her neighbourhood.