WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials are reminding residents of recent changes at long-term care homes to help protect residents during the second wave of COVID-19.
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Rockwood Parade of Lights will be drive-by event this year
ROCKWOOD – Officials here have confirmed Santa Claus is coming to town. It won’t be until Dec. 10, but the news may come as a relief for children who have witnessed so many special events being cancelled this year.
Elora House helps victims of sex trafficking return to healthy, independent lives
ELORA – Back in February, when snowy weather was the biggest threat and COVID-19 still seemed far away, Elora House quietly opened.
Province provides advice on Halloween celebrations
TORONTO — The province is recommending all Ontarians avoid Halloween parties and take precautions if trick-or-treating.
Mayor urges councillors to provide input on county master transportation plan
WELLINGTON NORTH – Mayor Andy Lennox urged township council members to provide input during the county’s master transportation planning process.
WHSS students install ‘message of gratitude, respect to frontline workers’
MOUNT FOREST – A group of students from Wellington Heights Secondary School in Mount Forest have installed a sign in front of the school thanking frontline workers for their dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health Care Heroes Radiothon raises over $340,000 for local hospitals
WINGHAM – The 19th Annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon has raised $342,677 for ten area hospitals.
Victim sent to hospital with serious injuries in Fergus incident
FERGUS – One person is in police custody and another was sent to hospital with serious injuries after an incident early Saturday morning, but police are providing little information about what happened.
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Shelburne home
GUELPH – Public health officials have declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Dufferin Oaks Long-Term Care home in Shelburne.
Rezoning approved to allow six-unit townhouse
WELLINGTON NORTH – A rezoning application to facilitate construction of a six-unit townhouse on Birmingham Street in Mount Forest has been approved by township council.
Council approves parking relief for gas station/takeout restaurant in Mount Forest
WELLINGTON NORTH – Township council has approved a minor variance for a gas station and takeout restaurant proposal at the corner of Sligo Road and Main Street (Highway 6) in Mount Forest.
Residents, schools, businesses asked to participate in ‘Jammies for Hayden’ event
WELLINGTON NORTH – A little girl who passed away one year ago continues to inspire many in this community - and beyond - to make a difference.
Minto closing town office to public for two weeks
MINTO – “As more information regarding the situation surrounding COVID-19 comes to light, the Town of Minto is taking every precaution to protect all staff and the public,” states an Oct. 16 press release from the town.
Messages4Hope postcard campaign aims to encourage sense of belonging
WELLINGTON COUNTY – This year, due to COVID-19, the Here4Hope committee is asking residents to participate from home in the Messages4Hope campaign over a 10-day period.
Mount Forest man wins $30,000 in Harriston Legion’s Catch the Ace draw
HARRISTON – Mount Forest resident Tom Noonan is the lucky winner of the Harriston Legion’s inaugural Catch the Ace draw.