WELLINGTON COUNTY – Library branches across the county will reopen on April 1 for limited in-person services. Browsing will be limited to 30 minutes and all patrons must complete screening upon entry and adhere to all COVID-19 public health measures.
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Public health warns of fraudulent vaccination appointment texts
GUELPH – Public health officials are warning residents about a COVID-19 vaccination appointment texting scam that aims to obtain their personal information.
County proposes purchase of Guelph building for transitional shelter housing
GUELPH – The County of Wellington has approached the City of Guelph regarding the sale of its property at 65 Delhi Street. The county is proposing the property be used as a transitional housing project for those experiencing homelessness.
Indigenous ceremony space planned for grounds at Wellington Place
ABOYNE – A landscape plan for the county’s Wellington Place campus here will include a community space for Indigenous ceremonies and programming. Wellington County council approved the plan on March 25.
Wellington Terrace long-term care staff vaccination rate at 77 per cent
ABOYNE – Staff uptake of COVID-19 vaccines at the Wellington Terrace Long-Term Care Home is slightly better than the province-wide average and much better than alarmingly low levels reported in some regions.
Moorefield native to enter Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame
GUELPH – A Moorefield native is being enshrined into the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame (OAHF).
Most Canadians still spending less a year after emergency declared
OTTAWA - Payments Canada recently released the data on Canadian payment trends since the onset of COVID-19, showing that spending below pre-pandemic levels continues, and that Canadians demonstrate an ongoing reluctance to handle cash, payment terminals and ATMs.
PIN looking for folks to sit on boards of directors, offers training
GUELPH - The People and Information Network (PIN) is launching a program to help non-profit organizations find qualified volunteers to sit on their boards of directors.
How to maintain a car that’s rarely driven
Driving habits changed significantly in 2020.
Maintenance tasks pay off for drivers
Savvy drivers recognize that maintenance is essential to keeping their vehicles running strong for years on end.