GUELPH-ERAMOSA – A barn just north of the City of Guelph was destroyed by fire on Sunday night. Guelph firefighters from three stations responded to the blaze at about 7:03pm on Nov. 29 and found a barn fully engulfed in flames.
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County libraries closed indefinitely due to increase in COVID-19 cases
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As of Dec. 1, all Wellington County library branches will close in response to rising cases of COVID-19 in the community.
Public health reports 76 new COVID-19 cases in region
WELLINGTON COUNTY – For the second weekend in a row, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting over 70 new cases of COVID-19 in the region.
Old Order Mennonites feel ‘persecuted’ by orders that closed schools, churches
NORTH WELLINGTON – Members of the Old Order Mennonite community in northern Wellington County feel “persecuted” by Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH), which ordered their schools and churches closed on Nov. 12.
Our Food Future named to Canada’s 100 Recovery Projects list
GUELPH – Our Food Future, a joint circular food economy project between Guelph and Wellington County, was named one of Canada’s Top 100 Recovery Projects at the Future of Good Summit on Nov. 26.
Wellington Terrace employee tests positive for COVID-19
ABOYNE – County officials announced in the evening on Nov. 28 that the employee, who tested positive earlier in the day, is experiencing mild to moderate symptoms and is recovering in isolation at home.
Puslinch budget process sees $12,000 grants go to two local organizations
PUSLINCH – As part of its budget process, Puslinch has chosen to give $12,500 grants each to the Puslinch Lake Conservation Association (PLCA) and Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre.
Former warden, Arthur reeve Doreen Hostrawser receives Louella Logan Award
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Doreen Hostrawser has been selected as the recipient of the 2020 Luella Logan Award for Outstanding Service by a Woman in Politics.
Outbreak to be declared over at Palmerston nursing home
GUELPH – Public health officials are expected to declare that a COVID-19 outbreak is over at the Royal Terrace Long-Term and Residential Care facility in Palmerston.
Danby ready to make hyper-cold medical freezers to store COVID-19 vaccine
GUELPH – Jim Estill is pivoting his business again and this time it’s a little more up his alley.
School board approved to accept international students
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board can now accept international students once again.
Wellington County council approves traffic lights for three intersections
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Traffic signals will be installed at three intersections deemed among the county’s most dangerous.
Groups forced to alter, cancel Christmas events in Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH – Clubs and groups in Wellington North are adapting on the fly when it comes holiday events due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wellington County plans to ‘ramp up the urgency’ in COVID-19 messaging
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Warden Kelly Linton issued an urgent warning about the local spread of COVID-19 during the Nov. 26 county council meeting.
Linton ready for second term as county warden
WELLINGTON COUNTY – It appears current Warden Kelly Linton will lead the county’s governing body for two more years. Linton was the only member of Wellington County council, during a Nov. 26 meeting, to declare as a candidate for the position he has held since 2018.