MINTO – The town has decided to "modify the operations of our municipal office" in response to recent changes in provincial COVID-19 protocols, states an Oct. 5 press release.
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Kitchener man facing 15 charges after being stopped on stolen motorcycle
ARTHUR – A Kitchener man faces 15 charges, most weapon and drug related, after trying to evade police here on the weekend.
Local auto dealership makes multi-year pledge to area hospitals
LISTOWEL – What was expected to be a run of the mill cheque presentation to two local hospitals was, in fact, something much greater.
Wellington North staff to continue working from home for now
WELLINGTON NORTH – At the Sept. 28 meeting, council discussed a report regarding the township’s work-from-home policy.
Paramedic Memorial Bell completes its tour of Wellington County
GUELPH – Fifty-one names were read and 51 times the Paramedic Memorial Bell tolled in memory of Canadian paramedics who have died on the job since 1980.
County council briefs: Continuum of Care proposal on agenda for October
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County council is moving closer to a decision on the proposed Continuum of Care senior’s community development.
Province introduces new public health restrictions, changes to COVID-19 testing
TORONTO — The province is requiring that masks be worn in all indoor settings and is transitioning to appointment-based testing, pausing social circles and, in some regions, placing more restrictions on bars, restaurants, gyms and event facilities.
Public health unit urging bars, restaurants to ‘turn down the noise’
WELLINGTON COUNTY – It may seem insignificant, but public health officials say loud music in restaurants and bars can inadvertently increase the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
New COVID-19 assessment centre opens Oct. 6; Fergus centre expands hours
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The new COVID-19 assessment centre in Harriston will open on Oct. 6 and the Fergus centre is now offering expanded hours.
Warden urges county residents to continue following public health guidelines
GUELPH – Wellington County Warden Kelly Linton is urging local residents to continue following public health guidelines to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Parents/guardians ask for stricter distancing, universal communications
GUELPH – Parents and guardians of Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) students are asking the board to improve distancing in schools and on buses and to provide better communication regarding COVID-19.
‘Santa’s Drive-Thru’ to replace traditional parade in Puslinch
ABERFOYLE – The annual Puslinch Santa Claus Parade will be replaced with a new event this year to comply with ongoing COVID-19 restrictions and protocols.
OPP purchasing new radar cameras to collect speeding data
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County council has approved the purchase of seven Black Cat radar cameras at a total cost of approximately $28,000.
Minor sports groups to return to ice Oct. 5 in Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Oct. 5 minor sports groups here will return to the ice at local arenas for the first time in over six months.
Accident rate down at some of Mapleton’s most dangerous intersections
MAPLETON – An updated report from the local fire department shows a reduction in the rate of accidents at some intersections previously considered the most dangerous in this township.