WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is advising anyone who has returned to the region from the Baffinland Mary River Mine site in Nunavut since April 30 to immediately begin self-isolation for two weeks due to a COVID-19 outbreak of the B.1.617.2 (India) variant.
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Driver injured in May 19 collision dies in hospital
ERIN – The driver of a car that collided with a tractor trailer here 10 days ago has died in hospital.
County ponders aerial attack on gypsy moths next year
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County council is considering a pre-emptive strike against gypsy moths in 2022.
Storage unit destroyed, vehicle damaged in Puslinch fire
PUSLINCH – A trailer storage unit was destroyed and a nearby vehicle damaged in a fire here on May 28.
Council awards $2.5-million tender for Arthur Connecting Link project
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here has awarded a $2.5-million contract for the Highway 6 Connecting Link project in Arthur. On May 25 council unanimously awarded the Smith/George Street (Highway 6) tender to Steed and Evans at a cost of $2,537,215.
County approves $460,000 over two years to fund youth hub staffing
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County will allocate $460,000 over two years to fund two positions for the Integrated Youth Services Network (IYSN) of Wellington and Guelph. The funding was allocated in response to alarming statistics about youth mental health issues in the county.
Township of Puslinch creating a municipal heritage register
PUSLINCH – The Township of Puslinch is in the process of creating a municipal heritage register that lists properties of historical interest.
Neighbour seeking community donations for Mount Forest fire victims
MOUNT FOREST – A neighbour has started an online fundraiser to help a family whose apartment was destroyed by fire earlier this week. The family lost everything in the fire and it will be a long time before the apartment will be liveable again.
Ontario to accelerate rollout of second doses of COVID-19 vaccine
TORONTO – The Ontario government says it has reached its target of administering first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to 65 per cent of adults ahead of schedule. And as of May 31, the province is moving ahead with second dose appointments, starting with Ontarians over 80 years old.
Frustrated hairstylists start Red Balloon Wednesdays reopening campaign
WELLINGTON COUNTY- Hairstylist Erin Kiers, owner of Hybrid Hair and Detox Spa, put red balloons out front of her Mount Forest store on May 26. She was joined by hairdressers all over the province who are lobbying the Ontario government to allow them to open on June 14.
Palmerston man faces 10 additional sexual assault charges
PALMERSTON – A Palmerston man charged earlier this year with sexual assault now faces an additional 10 charges and police say there could be additional victims.
Company expanding broadband network in Puslinch Township
PUSLINCH – Standard Broadband Limited is expanding its fibre internet network in Puslinch. The Canadian-based telecommunications carrier is currently installing fibre internet cable in the eastern portion of the township, near Morriston and Arkell.
Fergus resident part of cake collaboration for anniversary of George Floyd’s death
FERGUS – Kellie Barclay was the only Canadian to participate in an international cake collaboration recognizing the one year anniversary of the death of George Floyd.
County seeks comments on solutions for four old bridges near Arthur
WELLINGTON NORTH – The County of Wellington is seeking public input on an environmental assessment study of potential solutions to resolve the poor condition of four bridges southeast of Arthur.
Mercer: WDGPH region should hit 70% vaccination rate by end of June
WELLINGTON COUNTY – While local COVID-19 vaccination rates may lag behind the provincial average for now, the region is on target for a first-dose vaccination rate of 70 per cent by the end of June, with about 20% of residents fully vaccinated by the same date, says Medical Officer of Health Dr. Nic