WELLINGTON NORTH – This township’s economic development department is carrying on with its work, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Local hospitals to take patients from other hospitals as COVID-19 patients fill ICUs
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The three hospitals in Wellington County are bracing for the third wave of COVID-19 and, as of April 19, are taking patients from outside the region.
The Easter Bunny arrived at the Strathcona Long Term Care Home, thanks to staff
Easter visitor - With Ontario under a province-wide shutdown order over the Easter long weekend (since upgraded to a stay-at-home order) due to the COVID-19 pandemic, staff at Strathcona Long Term Care Home in Mount Forest arranged for some seasonal fun for residents, including a visit from the East
Council discusses sewage allocation policy
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here received an update on the township’s sewage allocation policy and authorized the mayor and clerk to sign a bylaw to implement the policy at a future meeting.
Volunteers across north Wellington support community causes
Volunteers persevere - Despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic over the past year, volunteers across the north Wellington region found ways to aid community causes.
Metz Community Giant Pumpkin Challenge 2021 is underway
METZ - The 16th Annual Giant Pumpkin Challenge will be held in 2021.
Saugeen Student Start-Up program offers help with self-employment
NEUSTADT - In 2019, the Saugeen Connects Partnership consisting of Brockton, Hanover, Minto, Wellington North and West Grey, along with the Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), launched the Saugeen Student Start-Up Program (SSUP).
Big Brothers, Big Sisters still connecting with youth despite pandemic restrictions
WELLINGTON COUNTY – If ever there was time for young people to need mentors, the last year has been it, and volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters in both Centre Wellington (BBBSCW) and north Wellington (BBBSNW) have stepped up to offer support in difficult times.
Volunteers are vital to local hospitals, and they’ve been missed this year
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.
Caressant Care Arthur resumes management of long-term care facility
ARTHUR – North Wellington Health Care (NWHC), which operates hospitals in Mount Forest and Palmerston, took over management of the facility through a voluntary management contract on Jan. 13, during a devastating COVID-19 outbreak at the home.