WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local public health officials are reporting the first local case of the Brazilian COVID-19 variant and urging residents to take all possible precautions to protect themselves.
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Smart Cities receives $5 million in federal funding for ‘Circular Opportunity Innovation Launchpad’
GUELPH – The Guelph-Wellington Smart Cities project has received nearly $5 million in federal funding to advance its circular economy aspirations by creating a test platform and accelerator.
Students will move to online learning following April break
TORONTO – As many expected, the province has announced that elementary and secondary schools will move to remote learning following the break this week. "As I have always said ,we will do whatever it takes to ensure everyone stays safe," said Premier Doug Ford.
Nearly a quarter of residents vaccinated; everyone over 16 can now pre-register
GUELPH – Nearly a quarter of eligible residents in the region have received at least one COVID-19 vaccination - and public health is now inviting everyone over the age of 16 to pre-register for their first shot. “This is something to celebrate,” stated Dr. Nicola Mercer, Medical Officer of Health.
Drop In Centre finalizes purchase of former Parkview Motel in Guelph
GUELPH – Thanks in part to funding from the province and Wellington County, Guelph’s Drop In Centre has secured the purchase of the Parkview Motel here for a permanent housing project for the homeless.
County announces emergency child care program
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In response to the closure of local schools, Wellington County is offering a targeted emergency child care program for school-aged children.
Local pharmacies now offering AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccinations
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Pharmacies in Erin, Fergus and Guelph are among those offering AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccinations for eligible people aged 55 or older.
Public health warns of fraudulent vaccination appointment texts
GUELPH – Public health officials are warning residents about a COVID-19 vaccination appointment texting scam that aims to obtain their personal information.
U of G scientists concerned about extended interval between COVID-19 vaccine doses
GUELPH – A group of virologists and immunologists at the University of Guelph wants the provincial government to put the brakes on its directive to extend to four months the period between doses of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines.
Paramedic service receives $6.1 million to provide in-home care to seniors
GUELPH – Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services (GWPS) will receive $6.1 million to provide in-home care to seniors in Guelph and Wellington County. The Ministry of Long-Term Care funding, spread over four years, was announced by GWPS on March 22.