WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County is currently driving the cases of COVID-19 in this public health region, with 19 new cases reported on Nov. 20, while Dufferin County reported no new cases and Guelph reported five.
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Final leaf and yard waste pickup set to begin around county
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Urban residents across Wellington County are being reminded that final 2020 curbside collection of leaf and yard waste is coming up soon.
Minto council approves two CIP grants
HARRISTON – Minto council has approved two Community Improvement Program (CIP) grants worth a combined $4,000 to enhance downtown buildings here.
Province extends COVID-19 response orders
TORONTO — The Ontario government has extended all orders currently in place under the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020 (ROA) until Dec. 21.
Fergus resident wins $700,000 with Bigger Spin Instant game
TORONTO – William Mackenzie, of Fergus, recently won $700,000 with the Bigger Spin Instant…
Puslinch moves forward with plan to open ORC rink this season
PUSLINCH – Council has decided to go ahead with ice installation at the Optimist Recreation Centre in Aberfoyle for the 2020-21 season.
Some Mount Forest businesses adapting in response to COVID-19 concerns
MOUNT FOREST – A number of businesses here have pro-actively closed their doors or modified operations in response to emerging concerns about potential local spread of COVID-19.
Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week taking place across the province
WELLINGTON COUNTY - This week is Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week in Ontario.
Weekend storm left four schools without power, only one remained open
FERGUS – After the Nov. 15 wind and rainstorm left portions of Wellington County without power, both local school boards were forced to close at least one school each.
Halt to indoor visiting urged
GUELPH - Medical Officer of Health and CEO of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health Dr. Nicola Mercer has issued a letter advising local residents not to enter homes other than their own due to a rapid increase in the spread of COVID-19.
Education minister visits Elora PS
Minister visit – On Nov. 12, minister of education Stephen Lecce made a stop at Elora Public…
Minto U11 Leafs and Flames end first game in a tie
So close! – Minto U11 Leafs goalie Jayden Van Soest reacts to the puck hitting the post behind…
New pharmacy opens in Drayton
DRAYTON – A ribbon cutting was held for a new pharmacy operated by a north Wellington native with…
Farmer mental wellness – a key priority for OFA and Ontario farm families
If someone asks, “how are you doing?” do you want to throw something at them, or do you break…
Mapleton goes forward with chamber MOU
MAPLETON – Council here has approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Mapleton Chamber of…