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Guelph-Wellington paramedic tests positive for COVID-19
GUELPH – Eight local paramedics are self-isolating after a fellow member of the Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Service (GWPS) tested positive for COVID-19.
Appointment-only flu shot clinics offered in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – Public health and the Mount Forest Family Health Team are offering three flu shot clinics here over the next three weeks.
Group ‘demands’ Nestle Waters sell/gift assets to municipalities, Six Nations
ABERFOYLE - Local water advocates are demanding that Nestlé Waters Canada revert the Aberfoyle plant back to public ownership as part of the company’s planned sale of its bottled water brands.
Township considers supplementing county program with loose leaf pickup in urban areas
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here will consider a motion at its Oct. 26 meeting to direct township staff to conduct a leaf pickup in urban areas of the township during the second week of November.
Puslinch agrees to extending hours, season for Dufferin Aggregates
PUSLINCH – Dufferin Aggregates has been granted permission to extend its morning hours of operation and extend its season into December.
Erin residents opposed to wastewater treatment plant begin to mobilize
ERIN – The Town of Erin says a wastewater treatment plant is coming. But it’s not a done deal yet, says Erin resident Amanda Elias.
Legions discouraging attendance at scaled-back Remembrance Day services
WELLINGTON COUNTY – After struggling financially for months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Royal Canadian Legion branches across the country will be forced to scale back Remembrance Day services and, in most cases, close them to the public altogether.
Man charged with attempted murder in Fergus stabbing
FERGUS – A local man is charged with attempted murder after he allegedly stabbed a woman in a home here on Saturday.
Zero active cases reported in county on Tuesday but COVID-19 still ‘circulating’
WELLINGTON COUNTY – On Oct. 20, for the first time since the pandemic hit in mid-March, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health reported zero active cases of COVID-19 in Wellington County, no new cases in the county and no cases in county hospitals.
Public health: long-term care homes restricting outside trips, visitors
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials are reminding residents of recent changes at long-term care homes to help protect residents during the second wave of COVID-19.
Rockwood Parade of Lights will be drive-by event this year
ROCKWOOD – Officials here have confirmed Santa Claus is coming to town. It won’t be until Dec. 10, but the news may come as a relief for children who have witnessed so many special events being cancelled this year.
Elora House helps victims of sex trafficking return to healthy, independent lives
ELORA – Back in February, when snowy weather was the biggest threat and COVID-19 still seemed far away, Elora House quietly opened.
Province provides advice on Halloween celebrations
TORONTO — The province is recommending all Ontarians avoid Halloween parties and take precautions if trick-or-treating.
Mayor urges councillors to provide input on county master transportation plan
WELLINGTON NORTH – Mayor Andy Lennox urged township council members to provide input during the county’s master transportation planning process.