GUELPH-ERAMOSA - A local business is part of the Ventilators for Canadians partnership working to manufacture ventilators during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Modelling shows 11,000 to 22,000 Canadian deaths over course of pandemic
OTTAWA - Within a week, there could be 4,000 to 13,000 new COVID-19 cases in Canada and 100 to 300 additional deaths.
Minto council approves 2020 budget, tax levy increase of 5%
MINTO – The Town of Minto has passed a 2020 budget with a 5.1% tax levy increase.
Green Legacy cancels tree days, will provide home delivery of tree orders
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the County of Wellington has cancelled all upcoming Green Legacy Municipal Tree Day events.
Puslinch Township looking to host online meetings during pandemic
ABERFOYLE - Puslinch Township is the latest municipality in Wellington County taking steps to host online council meetings.
County library staff producing face shield parts for frontline workers
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Staff members at county libraries have partnered with the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) to produce face shields for frontline workers.
Hillsburgh man in serious condition, Kitchener resident charged after crash
MAPLETON - A Kitchener resident is charged with careless driving after a crash here on Monday that seriously injured a Hillsburgh motorcyclist.
Residents complain of ‘power-tripping cop’ stopping vehicles with two or more people
ERIN - Several residents here say they have been stopped in their vehicles by an OPP officer and told to go home, even though they were complying with all laws as well as new COVID-19 isolation/gathering restrictions imposed by the province.
Wading through relief programs for businesses
ELORA – Normally, this would be a busy time of year for accountants to file business and personal tax returns.
Wellington North awards street construction tenders at special meeting
KENILWORTH - Wellington North has awarded the tender for construction on Fergus Street South in Mount Forest to Moorefield Excavating Ltd.
‘We’re learning how to make it work’: Easter services go online
ELORA – With the biggest day in the Christian calendar fast approaching, local churches are figuring out how to celebrate together while staying apart.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases rise to over 100
GUELPH – The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the region has risen to over 100, including the first death attributed to the virus.
First responders pay tribute to local health care workers
PALMERSTON – For Chris Harrow, taking part in a show of support for local health care workers on April 3 was an easy decision.
Police beat: Two locals among those charged in Perth drug bust
LISTOWEL – A Mapleton and Grand Valley man were among six charged after a large drug bust at two…
Elora Festival postponed
ELORA – In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, directors of the Elora Festival have decided to…