GUELPH - With COVID-19 pandemic restrictions forcing community organizations to find new ways to continue their service and charitable work, the idea of virtual volunteering is gaining traction throughout the sector.
Wellington County
The Value of One, The Power of Many theme for National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week (NVW) is an opportunity to appreciate volunteers and highlight the impact of their support.
Volunteers are vital to local hospitals, and they’ve been missed this year
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Volunteer week would normally be a big deal at Louise Marshall Hospital, where the 30 to 50 citizens who give hours of their time to the hospital and its patients, are properly celebrated and appreciated.
Students will move to online learning following April break
TORONTO – As many expected, the province has announced that elementary and secondary schools will move to remote learning following the break this week. "As I have always said ,we will do whatever it takes to ensure everyone stays safe," said Premier Doug Ford.
Active COVID-19 cases now at a record high in WDGPH region
Public health reported 278 new COVID-19 cases in the region over the weekend - the highest total to date for a regular weekend. Cases have risen dramatically in the region over the last several weeks, with active cases now at a record-high of 630. The previous high was 489, set on Jan. 11.
Nearly a quarter of residents vaccinated; everyone over 16 can now pre-register
GUELPH – Nearly a quarter of eligible residents in the region have received at least one COVID-19 vaccination - and public health is now inviting everyone over the age of 16 to pre-register for their first shot. “This is something to celebrate,” stated Dr. Nicola Mercer, Medical Officer of Health.
OPP laid 110 charges in Wellington County over long weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY – From April 2 to 5, Wellington County OPP officers took part in a province-wide seatbelt campaign.
Warden: county joins people around world in mourning loss of Prince Philip
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Warden Kelly Linton has released a statement on the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth, died on April 9 at the age of 99.
Public health: B117 variant driving local COVID-19 numbers
GUELPH – A suspected COVID-19 outbreak at the Wellington Terrace in Aboyne is proof the vaccine offers protection against the B117 variant now spreading in the community and is the way out of the pandemic, says the local medical officer of health.
Drayton Entertainment theatre patron wins jackpot of $83,470
CAMBRIDGE - Diane Halstead of Cambridge, is the winner of Drayton Entertainment’s first online Ultimate 50/50 raffle taking home a total jackpot of $83,470.