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Volunteer firefighters back in the smoke after COVID-19 pushed training behind the screen.

CENTRE WELLINGTON — The Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora is celebrating the fact it has donated $80,000 over the past year.

ABERFOYLE – Township officials made the announcement on May 21, in response to the province's announcement of a gradual lifting of the stay-at-home order.

TORONTO — For the first time in months, long-term care residents can accept friends and family members for outdoor visits.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – With direction from the province, the three hospitals in Wellington County are gradually resuming non-essential and elective surgeries.

MAPLETON – The driver of a large truck was sent to hospital with minor injuries after the vehicle rolled over into a ditch here on May 21.

CENTRE WELLINGTON – Officials here have confirmed outdoor recreational facilities in the township will reopen this weekend.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The region's top doctor has issued a statement urging local residents to get vaccinated and continue to take precautions a little longer in order to have a more normal summer and fall.

MINTO – Palmerston residents are being reminded there is a lawn watering ban in place and local residents are being asked to minimize water usage for the next few weeks while the town’s water tower is out of service for painting and maintenance.

TORONTO – The Ontario government is proceeding with administering second doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. The decision was announced in a press release on May 21.

CENTRE WELLINGTON – “Falcontech Plagueware,” a team of computer technology students at Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) has won the Cyber Defender Award at the 2021 CyberTitan IV National Finals, a virtual cybersecurity competition.

WELLINGTON NORTH – Another local man has been charged with sexual assault. He is the third Wellington North man to be charged with the crime this week.

ELORA - The Elora Brewing Company closed on May 20 after learning a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.

WELLINGTON NORTH – Police have arrested a local man on 12 charges related to the sexual assault of two minors.

ELORA – The official opening on May 20 marked the end of an $8-million project that has been in the works since 2015 and under construction for about 18 months.