PALMERSTON - First responders saluted local health care workers here on April 3 with a drive-by tribute.
Mapleton
Mapleton extends facility closures to April 30
MAPLETON - The Township of Mapleton has extended the closure of all municipal facilities until April 30.
Fire destroys Mapleton restaurant
MAPLETON – Fire destroyed a rural restaurant and gift shop here in the early morning hours of March 30.
Mapleton water, wastewater project draws fire from CUPE
MAPLETON – The township’s plan to outsource construction and operation of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure has drawn fire from a national public workers union, but the township’s chief administrative officer insists the plan has nothing to do with “privatization.”
Local clinics restrict public access in response to COVID-19
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Family Health Team (MFFHT) locked the doors of the Claire Stewart Medical Clinic on Dublin Street on March 23 and anyone wanting to enter has to call in advance to be screened.
Local health unit confirms first COVID-19 case in region
GUELPH - The first case of COVID-19 in this region, although not in Wellington County, was confirmed by the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health on Monday and, the virus is also beginning to show up in neighbouring counties.
Hospitals activate pandemic plans
WELLINGTON COUNTY – When the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 to be a global pandemic on March 11, health care facilities here activated their pandemic plans.
Big support for Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington’s Bowl for Kid’s Sake
Bowling benefit – On March 1, 182 Minto-Mapleton bowlers came out to support Big Brothers…