WELLINGTON COUNTY – Millions of dollars in COVID-19-related expenses have flowed through the county’s books in 2020, but local costs have been generally covered by contributions from upper levels of government, a new report indicates.
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Five COVID-19 cases at Cargill’s Watson Parkway facility in Guelph
GUELPH – While an outbreak of COVID-19 appears to be under control at Cargill’s Dunlop Drive location in Guelph, the company is reporting five employees at its Watson Parkway site have now tested positive.
Stay off frozen water bodies: GRCA, emergency agencies
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) and municipal emergency response agencies throughout the watershed are concerned about the increased public use of frozen natural water bodies for on-ice activities such as skating and ice fishing this winter.
Mark Paoli appointed director of planning for County of Bruce
WALKERTON - Bruce County recently announced the appointment of Mark Paoli as the county’s director of planning and development, effective Dec. 21.
Number of Canadians who say they want to be vaccinated ASAP against COVID-19 surges
VANCOUVER – Canadians appear to be transitioning from a place of professed caution to enthusiastic compliance when it comes to their willingness to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Research investments yield significant crop improvements for grain farmers
GUELPH – Yields of five leading Ontario grains and oilseeds crops have been on the rise the…
Baby it’s cold outside
GUELPH – HOPE House in Guelph is actively recruiting teams to join its Coldest Night of the…
Handbags for Hospice auction on Feb. 25
GUELPH – Hospice Wellington is holding its fourth annual Handbags for Hospice event, on Feb.…
County council commits to cutting proposed 2021 tax increase in half
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County councillors are planning to work with staff through committees to reduce a proposed 2.5 per cent tax rate increase in 2021 to 1.25% or less.
Vaccine coming very soon for long-term care residents: public health
GUELPH – Public health officials are hopeful that by the end of this week, they will be able to offer COVID-19 vaccinations for residents at long-term care homes in the region.