GUELPH - It will take "a lot" to declare an outbreak of COVID-19 and close a school, public health officials say.
Wellington County
Safe Communities Wellington County launches ‘Take 10’ campaign
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Safe Communities Wellington County is running a campaign to inspire local residents to determine what they can do in just 10 minutes to prevent injuries in their home and throughout the community.
Virtual event planned for 40th annual Terry Fox Run
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local residents are being encouraged to join cancer fighters across the nation in participating in the first ever virtual Terry Fox Run.
Nervous about returning to work? There’s a tool kit for that
GUELPH – For anyone nervous or anxious about returning to their workplace, the Canadian Mental Health Association has prepared a tool kit to help employees navigate their fears and help employers create transition plans and policies so everyone can feel safe, confident and productive.
Nestlé-to-Ice River Springs sale falls through
NORTH YORK - The sale of the Nestlé Pure Life water bottling business to Ice River Springs has fallen through.
Guelph, Wellington and partners unveil initiatives to support economic recovery
GUELPH – Last year Guelph and Wellington County won the Smart Cities Challenge for their Our Food Future project that came with a $10-million prize and immediately the groups started working on a plan.
Co-chairs of the Campaign Cabinet and director named for the Integrated Youth Services Network
The Integrated Youth Service Network (IYSN) has announced the co-chairs of the newly formed team that will lead a $10-million fundraising campaign.
Repurpose your newspaper contest offers prize of $1,000
The Wellington Advertiser and the Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) invite everyone to participate in the “This Old Newspaper?!” Reader Contest.
World Suicide Prevention Day is Sept. 10
The theme of this year’s Suicide Prevention Day, on Sept. 10, is ‘Work together to prevent suicide,’ and the Suicide Awareness Council of Wellington Dufferin has planned some physically distancing ways to mark the day.
Inspector Paul Richardson named new Wellington OPP detachment commander
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Richardson officially took over as commander on Aug. 5, after serving as the interim commander here for about 10 months.