TORONTO - The provincial government is extending a state of emergency and significantly expanding testing as part of its ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Water use up, hydro use down as residents hunker down at home
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Water use is up, and hydro use is down in Centre Wellington since emergency measures were put in place in mid-March to stem the spread of COVID-19.
Guelph-Eramosa council offers relief for taxpayers, nursery school
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council held its first teleconference meeting on April 7, and in about an hour, unanimously approved every item on the agenda.
Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games cancelled
FERGUS – This year’s Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games, one of the most…
‘It’s a horrible disease, it’s a real thing – and you don’t want it’
MOUNT FOREST – The widow of a Mount Forest man who died of COVID-19 complications is urging people to heed the advice of public health officials.
Province provides crisis funding to local agencies
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local social services agencies can expect significant new funding to help protect the health and safety of the province’s most vulnerable people, says Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece.
Bruce Power donates PPE to frontline workers in rural communities
TIVERTON - The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) will be receiving 200,000 pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) from Bruce Power to be dispersed to frontline community workers in the fight against COVID-19.
Volunteers enlisted to expedite grocery delivery as retailer reacts to pandemic
DRAYTON - The Freshmart here has established system to allow customers to fulfil their needs, while minimizing traffic through the store.
Wellington County’s first COVID-19 death is the third in WDGPH region
A 74-year-old Mount Forest man died from complications due to the virus on April 5 at Louise Marshall Hospital in Mount Forest.
Construction worker rushed to hospital after accident at Grand River Raceway
ELORA - A construction worker was rushed to hospital with serious injuries on Friday morning after an accident at the Grand River Raceway here.
Large fire destroys barn near Alma
MAPLETON - A barn here was completely destroyed by fire on Thursday night.
Mapleton man charged, accused of pointing gun at fellow resident
MAPLETON - A Mapleton man is facing weapon charges after a local resident claimed someone pointed a gun at them.
Public health provides update on COVID-19 outbreaks
WELLINGTON COUNTY - There are currently COVID-19 outbreaks at eight hospitals and long-term care facilities in the region.
COVID-19 outbreak at Guelph General Hospital declared over
GUELPH - Officials have declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Guelph General Hospital over.
Public health: stay home this holiday weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Area residents shouldn't need a reminder, but local health officials are providing one anyway: stay home this holiday weekend.