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WELLINGTON COUNTY – While everyone continues to battle the ongoing pandemic, long-term care workers are also battling for the opportunity to let residents see their smiles beneath layers of personal protective equipment (PPE).

WELLINGTON COUNTY - The active COVID-19 case count continues a downward trend across the region after reaching a record-high of 679 on April 19.

This year, National Nursing week will run May 10 to 16, falling on the same week as International Nurses Day on May 12. The theme of this year’s Nursing Week is #WeAnswerTheCall.

ELORA – It appears Centre Wellington councillor Stephen Kitras won’t be able to sit on a subcommittee tasked with shaping and implementing the neighbourhood hospitality and wellness initiative he originally proposed.

WELLINGTON NORTH – Police say human remains have been located "in the bush in a rural area" just south of Mount Forest. Wellington County OPP responded to the location on May 4 shortly after 6:30pm, when someone reported finding the remains.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron is helping transport residents of Wellington County to vaccine appointments and COVID-19 tests.

PUSLINCH – Puslinch council members have raised concerns about low water levels in wetlands surrounding the Roszell Pit owned by CBM.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – County coffers are fuller than expected after ending 2020 with a surplus of nearly $7 million, thanks to a combination of budget adjustments and an influx of cash from upper levels of government.

ELORA – A multi-use pad at Bissell Park is still on the table despite no work being completed on the project over the past year.

MINTO - Town council approved a commemorative bench and tree policy during the May 4 meeting.

ARTHUR – A new outdoor gym and social space is expected to open sometime next month at the crossroads of Isabella, Charles and Georgina Streets in Arthur.

WELLINGTON COUNTY - Construction of new broadband infrastructure continues to move forward in Wellington County, as Cogeco Connexion breaks ground to bring high-speed internet service to more than 280 additional homes and businesses in the community of Eden Mills.

MINTO - Town council here is supporting a resolution calling for the province to withdraw its prohibition on golfing and other outdoor recreational activities that could be enjoyed while following pandemic-related public health guidelines.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Suicide Awareness Council of Wellington-Dufferin is hosting its first ever Paws-a-thon for mental health week.

ARTHUR – Wellington North has received $18,200 from the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Resilient Communities Fund for upgrades to the Arthur Pool. The project will include two outdoor showers, a reception area, a sneeze guard and an emergency gate.