Wellington County

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.

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.

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.

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.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – From April 2 to 5, Wellington County OPP officers took part in a province-wide seatbelt campaign.

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.

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.

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.

GUELPH – Thanks in part to funding from the province and Wellington County, Guelph’s Drop In Centre has secured the purchase of the Parkview Motel here for a permanent housing project for the homeless.