MINTO - To help Minto residents get through the long winter season, the Rotary Club of Clifford, with help from Minto Mental Health, is launching a “Snow Sculptures with a Twist” Competition in early January.
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COVID-19 outbreak declared at Morriston Park Nursing Home
PUSLINCH – Public health officials have declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Morriston Park Nursing Home here. A Dec. 15 update on the public health website stated there is one staff case at the home.
Loss of CLGW day programs leaves participants, families ‘devastated’
MINTO – The closure of day programs at Community Living Guelph-Wellington (CLGW) facilities across the region has had some pretty direct impacts for Palmerston area resident Rebecca Devries.
Centre Wellington council votes for no increase to parks and rec fees
ELORA – Centre Wellington council has decided to hold the line on increases to fees and charges for parks and recreation programs in 2021.
Most churches doing something different for Christmas services
WELLINGTON COUNTY – For those wondering how to do church this Christmas, it’s best to check…
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Wellington Terrace in Aboyne
ABOYNE – In a Dec. 15 press release, Wellington County, which operates the facility, noted two areas of the home - the Birch and Cedar "neighbourhoods" - are now under outbreak protocols.
Over 100 cases of COVID-19 reported over weekend in WDGPH region
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The latest weekend report from public health shows a 23% weekly increase in active COVID-19 cases, while the number hospitalized with the virus is up from 11 to 16.
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Caressant Care in Arthur
ARTHUR – Public health officials have declared a COVID-19 outbreak at the Caressant Care Long-Term Care facility in Arthur.
Mapleton to close community centres from Dec. 25 to at least Jan. 8
MAPLETON – Mapleton Township will be closing all township-owned community centres from Dec. 25 until at least Jan. 8.
Outbreak protocols in place at Wellington Terrace after inconclusive COVID-19 test
ABOYNE – Eleven residents are in isolation at the Wellington Terrace Long-Term Care Home pending a second COVID-19 test result of an employee whose first test came back inconclusive.
Warden’s advisory committee approves committee appointments
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Appointments to 2021-2022 standing committees of Wellington County council were approved at a meeting of the Warden’s Advisory Committee on Dec. 11.
Kerry Halliday named an UGDSB ‘Everyday Hero’
GUELPH – Kerry Halliday has received a 2019-20 Everyday Hero award from the Upper Grand District School Board.
Wellington North family making Christmas brighter for local seniors
WELLINGTON NORTH – Crystal and Shawn Lazenby, and their six children, ranging in age from 11 to 18, won’t be exchanging presents this Christmas. Instead, they’ll be packing stockings for residents of Birmingham Retirement Community, where Crystal has worked as a PSW since April.
Public health: 31 employees at Cargill Guelph have tested positive for COVID-19
GUELPH – Some 31 employees at Cargill Canada’s meat processing plant on Dunlop Drive in Guelph have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past two weeks and on Dec. 8, 80 employees were sent home to get tested and await the results.
Continuity reigns at county council as warden, committee chairs acclaimed
GUELPH – In with the old was the theme of the warden’s inauguration, a special meeting of Wellington County council on Dec. 11.