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Victim Services fully operational across province during pandemic
GUELPH – Since the onset of COVID-19, members of the Ontario Network of Victim Service Providers (ONVSP) have seen an increase in domestic violence and sexual assault calls.
Province recommends restricting holiday celebrations to your own household
TORONTO – The holidays, like many things in 2020, are going to look different this year due to COVID-19. On Nov. 25, the province offered “preliminary guidance” on how to safely celebrate this holiday season.
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.
Cases continue to rise as Wellington County sees fourth COVID-19 death
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A fourth county resident has died of COVID-19 as cases continue to climb across Wellington.
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Royal Terrace in Palmerston
GUELPH – Public health officials have declared a COVID-19 outbreak at the Royal Terrace Long-Term and Residential Care facility in Palmerston.
Privacy concerns among reasons public health won’t provide local case counts
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Concerns about privacy and “creating a false sense of security” are among the reasons offered by Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) for not offering municipality-specific data on local COVID-19 cases.
Perth County agrees to temporary traffic lights at Perth Road 140, Perth Line 91 intersection
PERTH COUNTY – Following years of discussion about installing a higher level of traffic safety controls at the intersection of Perth Road 140 and Perth Line 91 (Wellington Roads 8 and 9), Perth and Wellington Counties have arrived at a temporary solution.
UGDSB changes bus cancellation and inclement weather day policies
GUELPH –Due to COVID-19 restrictions and protocols the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has made changes to its cancellation and inclement weather day policy for this year.
Wellington County driving the numbers in latest COVID count
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County is currently driving the cases of COVID-19 in this public health region, with 19 new cases reported on Nov. 20, while Dufferin County reported no new cases and Guelph reported five.