Orangeville

ERIN – An Orangeville man was named an Upper Grand District School Board Everyday Hero for his volunteer position as wrestling coach at Erin District High School (EDHS).

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The number of active COVID-19 cases in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health region has risen by 30% in a week.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – On Oct. 22 Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) was reporting two active cases of COVID-19 in Wellington County.

GUELPH – Community members unable to participate in the Oct. 20 meeting can complete an online survey until Oct. 26.

GUELPH – Public health officials have declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Dufferin Oaks Long-Term Care home in Shelburne.

WELLINGTON COUNTY - Public health officials are recommending that local residents limit Thanksgiving celebrations to those within their own household.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – It may seem insignificant, but public health officials say loud music in restaurants and bars can inadvertently increase the risk of COVID-19 transmission.

GUELPH – The reopening of Upper Grand District School Board classrooms in September went “smoothly,” according to board officials.

GUELPH – As of Oct. 26, six schools the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region are reporting active cases of COVID-19. Since September, cases have been reported at 20 schools and four child care facilities in the region.

GUELPH – Officials have confirmed there are now three school-related cases of COVID-19 in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region.