GUELPH – The Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) board heard a lot about COVID-19 at its Dec. 1 meeting: vaccines for children aged five to 11, booster vaccines, and the new Omicron variant that’s throwing a monkey wrench into plans.
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Documentation of 153rd Wellington Battalion Colours highlighted at county council
GUELPH - A Wellington County Museum and Archives initiative to document the 153rd Wellington Battalion Great War Colours was highlighted at the Nov. 25 meeting of county council.
COVID-19 in schools, daycare centres: the latest count
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As of Dec. 3, there are 20 active cases of COVID-19 reported at schools across the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region.
Province expands booster shot eligibility to those aged 50 and over
TORONTO - Ontarians aged 50 and over can begin scheduling third dose COVID-19 vaccinations on Dec. 13. Appointments can be booked at least six months after their second dose.
Commuter Bus continues to see decline in ridership
CENTRE WELLINGTON – After over 30 years of service, the Commuter Bus is facing termination due to a lack of ridership.
OPP: latest research shows high levels of chemicals, lower-than-advertised levels of THC in illegal cannabis
ORILLIA – OPP officials say tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and pesticide analysis of illegal cannabis shows consumers should break ties with their “dealer” and switch to legal products.
CVC board of directors announces new CAO
MISSISSAUGA – On behalf of the board of directors of Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), chair Karen Ras is pleased to announce that Quentin Hanchard has been appointed the conservation authority’s new CAO and secretary/treasurer effective Dec. 10.
United Way issues ‘red alert’ due to high community needs
GUELPH – United Way is calling on the community for help as the organization issues a red alert due to high community needs.
Emergency Food Security Fund top up benefits six food organizations
CANADA - The federal government is providing $100-million additional dollars to the Emergency Food Security Fund (EFSF) in light of higher demand and fewer resources due to the pandemic.
PIN inspires change with virtual youth summit
GUELPH – The People and Information Network (PIN) is working to inspire change through youth volunteering in its latest event.