TORONTO - The province will enter a modified version of stage two of Ontario's Roadmap to Reopen on Jan. 5. Students will wait until at least Jan. 17 to return to in-class learning, gatherings will be limited and indoor dining and other businesses and facilities will be closed.
Wellington County
Local hospitals pause elective surgeries until at least Jan. 17
WELLINGTON COUNTY – All hospitals in Wellington County will be pausing elective surgeries in response to a surge in COVID-19 cases and the rapid spread of the Omicron variant.
Province delays return to school, updates COVID-19 testing, isolation guidelines
TORONTO — The province has announced changes to its COVID-19 testing and isolation guidelines and has also delayed the return to school by two days.
Fergus resident researching pandemic’s impact on rural communities
GUELPH - Fergus resident Leith Deacon has embarked on a mass survey mailout to investigate the pandemic’s impact on rural communities in southwestern Ontario.
Trees for Tots continues to support local children, youth in its 10th year
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Now in its 10th year, the Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington will once again be running its Trees for Tots program in support of local children and youth.
Province pauses visits to long-term care facilities effective Dec. 30
TORONTO – Visitor restrictions for long-term care facilities across the province are being reinstated effective Dec. 30.
Township, Green Legacy partner on street planting
ELORA – Centre Wellington officials say a street tree planting partnership with Wellington County’s Green Legacy Program will have numerous benefits for residents, trees and the environment.
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Guelph General Hospital
GUELPH – In consultation with Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, Guelph General Hospital declared a COVID-19 outbreak on its 4 East unit after two patients and one staff member tested positive.
Saugeen Economic Development Corporation celebrates 35 years
NEUSTADT - The Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) is celebrating 35 years since its inception.
St. James CHS sending two teams to CWOSSA in May
GUELPH – St. James Catholic High School is sending two tennis teams to CWOSSA in May, following first and second place finishes at D10.