WELLINGTON COUNTY – Residents voiced concerns at a June 17 public meeting about speed management and diverting trucks through Alma along a county bypass around Fergus.
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Delays in Pfizer shipments will impact local vaccination clinics: public health
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Starting this week, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) COVID-19 vaccine clinics will prioritize the Moderna vaccine for those aged 18 and above. The move, announced by public health on June 21, is a direct result of Pfizer vaccine shipment delays in Ontario.
Public health reports 21 new COVID-19 cases in region over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting 21 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend (June 18 to 20). The region’s active case count now sits at 55, down from 71 on June 14, and the lowest it has been since early November.
Construction on Wellington Road 18 will require closures
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Construction work set to begin on Wellington Road 18 on June 21 will require two road closures for culvert installations and paving operations.
‘Significant amount’ of vaccine appointments available for June 19 clinic: public health
ORANGEVILLE – Public health officials say there is "a significant amount" of appointments available for a Saturday clinic for those looking to receive the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
SPCAs, humane societies form Ontario Animal Welfare Network
GUELPH – Eleven humane societies and SPCAs across the province have formed the Ontario Animal Welfare Network.
Suicide awareness council supports BUDDY UP
GUELPH – June is BUDDY UP month, and the Suicide Awareness Council Wellington-Dufferin is partnering with the Centre for Suicide Prevention to champion its message for men to help their buddies who are struggling with thoughts of suicide.
Local campgrounds pleased to reopen
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Under step one of Ontario’s reopening plan, campgrounds were able to reopen on June 11.
It’s the summer of second doses: public health
GUELPH – They are calling it the summer of second doses at Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health. So, if you haven’t had your first COVID-19 vaccine dose yet, get it in June, officials advise, because the rest of the summer will mainly be devoted to administering second shots.
Overcoming hurdles: Beyond Borders hosts virtual fundraising event
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) students of the Beyond Borders class of 2021 have put their resiliency to the test as they prepare for their upcoming charity fundraiser, Elevate.