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Ten COVID-19 outbreaks in facilities in WDGPH region
WELLINGTON COUNTY – There are now 10 facility outbreaks of COVID-19 in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region as of Dec. 31.
Police lay racing, dangerous driving charges after deflating truck’s tires
MAPLETON – A Vaughan man has been charged with racing and dangerous driving after police had to use a tire deflation device to stop a driver trying to evade police.
County announces approval of providers for Emergency School Age Child Care program
GUELPH – The County of Wellington has announced the approval of three licensed child care operators that will implement the targeted Emergency School Age Child Care program Jan. 4 to 8.
Erin man protesting wastewater treatment plant
ERIN - An Erin resident is frustrated with the town’s plan to build a wastewater treatment plant and compel its residents to hook up to the system when it’s complete.
County working with child care providers, school boards, public health to respond to need for emergency child care due to school closure
GUELPH – The County of Wellington is working with licensed child care operators in Guelph and Wellington County, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, and local school boards on a plan to deal with a one-week school closure announced in conjunction with a province-wide lockdown.
WDGPH to receive first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine on Jan. 4
GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is the first public health unit in Ontario approved for storage and administration of the coronavirus vaccine.
Wellington OPP sergeant charged with obstructing justice, breach of trust
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A 20-year veteran of the Wellington County OPP faces five charges, including obstruction of justice and breach of trust, following an internal investigation into his conduct.
Fewer impaired driving charges this year
WELLINGTON COUNTY- As of Dec. 17, Wellington County OPP had charged 13 people with impaired driving-related offences since the Festive RIDE program was launched on Nov. 21.
Cargill plant reopens; 55 cases still active but in isolation
GUELPH – The Cargill meat processing plant on Dunlop Drive in Guelph resumed operations on Dec. 29 as anticipated. And as of 12pm that day, public health was reporting a total of 143 employees have tested positive for COVID-19.
Minto, Wellington North attest to rendering plant’s positive impact
ROTHSAY – Two north Wellington municipalities have agreed to provide a resolution acknowledging the positive impact of the Rothsay rending plant on the local economy and agriculture industry, to back the company’s appeal before Ontario’s Environmental Review Tribunal on a planned expansion.
County directing local businesses to programs for relief through lockdown
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington’s economic development department is offering to help local business owners find relief and support programs to deal with the impact of the current provincial COVID-19 lockdown.
Dunsmore raises $26,000 for mental health project
ELORA - Centre Wellington councillor Neil Dunsmore raised more than his goal of $25,000 in his Steps to Stop the Silence walk earlier this year.
Police beat: Theft in progress
Theft in progress GUELPH-ERAMOSA – On Dec. 18 at about 8:15pm, Wellington County OPP officers…
Grand Valley man charged with attempted murder
SOUTHGATE – A Grand Valley man faces an attempted murder charge in connection with a recent fire…