FERGUS – The opening of a mass vaccination centre at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex here will alter reopening plans for that facility as well as others in the township.
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COVID-19 outbreak declared over at Palmerston hospital
PALMERSTON – First declared on Jan. 28, the outbreak affected six residents, including five deaths, and five staff members over three weeks.
Adjusted tax impact data shows increase for residential, reduction for commercial/industrial properties in Minto
MINTO – With final county and education tax rates in place, the Town of Minto has provided updated information on 2021 budget tax impacts on typical properties.
WDGPH now reporting workplace outbreaks of COVID-19
GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) has started reporting workplace COVID-19 outbreaks on its website.
Councillor concerned about stormwater management for proposed Ospringe subdivision
ERIN – An Erin councillor and a local church have expressed concerns about a new residential development proposed in Ospringe.
Palmerston urban boundary expansion plan endorsed by town council
MINTO – Plans to expand the urban boundary of Palmerston are moving forward. Minto council has approved a draft official plan amendment which will be forwarded to the County of Wellington for consideration.
COVID-19 mass vaccination clinic opens Feb. 19 at Fergus sportsplex
FERGUS – A COVID-19 mass vaccination clinic will open at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex here on Feb. 19. The site, which will initially vaccinate "high-risk" groups such as heath care workers, is one of three "hub clinics" that will be operated by WDGPH.
Guelph-Eramosa council passes new video surveillance policy
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – The goal of the new policy, passed on Feb. 16, is to “enhance the safety and security of township employees, the public and our corporate assets,” officials say.
Twenty-one active COVID-19 cases at Cargill’s Watson Parkway plant in Guelph
GUELPH - The Cargill Canada operation on Watson Parkway in Guelph was reporting 21 active cases of COVID-19 among its staff on Feb. 18.
Nestlé sells North American water bottling businesses to private equity firm
ABERFOYLE – Nestlé S.A, parent company of Nestlé Waters Canada, has sold its Canadian and U.S. water businesses to One Rock Capital Partners for $4.3 billion. The company made the announcement on Feb. 17.
Provincial moratorium on new permits to take water ends on April 1
CENTRE WELLINGTON – There’s good news and bad in the passing of Bill 213, the Better for People, Smarter for Business Act, 2020, and as April 1 approaches, the local group Save Our Water is bracing for what may come.
Centre Wellington council awards community impact grants
ELORA – Centre Wellington council has approved over $18,000 in community impact grants for six local organizations.
Rezoning to facilitate TG Minto expansion approved
MINTO – A rezoning to allow an expansion at the TG Minto manufacturing facility in Palmerston has been approved by town council. The auto parts company, which employs about 650 people, is planning to add a 37,800 square foot staging area to the existing plant.
Wellington County OPP calls for service lower in 2020
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The number of calls for OPP assistance dropped substantially across Wellington County in 2020.
Big box safety blitz coming to this area Feb. 25 to 28
WELLINGTON COUNTY - A big box safety inspection blitz is scheduled for Feb. 25 to 28, in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph.