HOWICK – A Howick resident has now been charged in connection with a serious crash here this summer that took the life of a Clifford man.
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New reporting shows concentration of COVID-19 cases in north Wellington
WELLINGTON COUNTY – On Dec. 1, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health's (WDGPH) online COVID-19 dashboard showed about three quarters of the county's cases are in Wellington North, Mapleton and Minto.
Old Order Mennonites feel ‘persecuted’ by orders that closed schools, churches
NORTH WELLINGTON – Members of the Old Order Mennonite community in northern Wellington County feel “persecuted” by Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH), which ordered their schools and churches closed on Nov. 12.
Outbreak to be declared over at Palmerston nursing home
GUELPH – Public health officials are expected to declare that a COVID-19 outbreak is over at the Royal Terrace Long-Term and Residential Care facility in Palmerston.
Wellington County council approves traffic lights for three intersections
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Traffic signals will be installed at three intersections deemed among the county’s most dangerous.
Children’s foundation collecting gift cards, snowsuits for area families
PALMERSTON – North Wellington residents still have time to help out with the Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington’s Christmas Adopt-a-Family program and contributions can be made locally.
Santa Cruise brings Christmas magic to the streets in Town of Minto
Santa and Mrs. Claus brought the Christmas spirit to the streets of Harriston on Nov. 21. Led by…
Light Up Drew Night planned for Dec. 5; donations for local food bank accepted
DREW – With COVID-19 putting a halt on plans for their 2020 Christmas concert, members of this small rural community are planning to celebrate the season with a Light Up Drew Night.
Fergus, Elora, Harriston curling clubs cancel 2020-21 season
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Fergus, Elora and Harriston curling clubs have announced they will not be…
Local food banks to provide holiday cheer despite pandemic
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As food banks and service groups prepare to provide Christmas hampers for those in need throughout Wellington County this holiday season, COVID-19 is top of mind.