Wellington County

WELLINGTON COUNTY - The public health unit is "strongly recommending" the closure of all personal service businesses, outdoor play areas and event venues in the region.

GUELPH - Wellington County is considering several options to possibly offer emergency child care for health care and other COVID-19 frontline workers.

WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is closing all its parks as of March 23.

WELLINGTON COUNTY - The first case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Wellington County.

WELLINGTON COUNTY - While it's unclear when classes will resume, the province and the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario (ETFO) have reached a tentative deal that, if ratified, will keep ETFO members in the classroom.

CENTRE WELLINGTON – Michael Chong was working from home during a phone interview this week, but expected to be called back to Ottawa the next week for an emergency session of parliament.

First responders are still on the job, despite the threat of COVID-19 hanging over their heads.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – County officials are exploring ways to conduct council meetings without actually meeting, as staff and politicians work through an unprecedented situation resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ontario is waiving the three-month waiting period for OHIP coverage.

TORONTO - The Ontario government has launched an online learning portal to help students while schools are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.