TORONTO — The Ontario government announced on Wednesday morning that all emergency orders due to COVID-19 in the province have been extended until May 19.
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Centre Wellington council meeting a fiery marathon on Monday
ELORA – Centre Wellington council held a four-hour marathon meeting on May 4, during which accusations flew and apologies were demanded - but none were given.
Chong: ‘the Dutch have never forgotten’ the sacrifices of Canadians
FERGUS - May 5 marks the 75th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands.
County’s yard waste collection starts in Centre Wellington on Monday
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Wellington County's interim yard waste collection program begins tomorrow in Centre Wellington Township.
Health unit asks residents to forego car rallies, drive-by celebrations
WELLINGTON COUNTY - While they might seem like safe physical-distancing activities, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is asking people to not participate in car rallies or parades at this time.
Legendary publisher Art Carr to be inducted into OCNA Hall of Fame
TORONTO - Longtime Palmerston Observer publisher Art Carr will be among the first inductees to the Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) Hall of Fame.
Elora Cataract Trailway reopens between Fergus and Elora
ELORA – An agreement between Centre Wellington and the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) allows a section of the trail to reopen immediately.
Man dead following crash between pickup, two motorcycles
CENTRE WELLINGTON - One person is dead following a three-vehicle collision here today.
St. Joseph’s COVID-19 outbreak declared over; all residents/patients test negative
GUELPH - Officials say the COVID-19 tests results for all patients and residents at St. Joseph’s Health Centre - and all but two staff results received to date - have come back negative
Ontario announces some businesses allowed to reopen on May 4
TORONTO ― Some good news came for the Ontario economy on Friday afternoon, as Premier Doug Ford announced the initial list of businesses that will be allowed to reopen on Monday.
Mapleton prepares for post-pandemic infrastructure push
MAPLETON – Councillors here have authorized public works director Sam Mattina to spend about $145,000 to get two projects shovel ready for an anticipated post-COVID-19 federal infrastructure stimulus program.
New distillery in Mapleton makes switch to hand sanitizer production
MOOREFIELD – Operators of a fledgling distillery operation stonewalled by the COVID-19 fallout have found a new purpose and, they believe, a long-term product line, making hand sanitizer.
Public health: total COVID-19 cases in region rise to 281
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region have risen to 281.
County partners with Guelph Y to offer emergency child care spaces
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The County of Wellington has partnered with the YM-YWCA of Guelph to provide emergency child care spaces at the Kensington Y Child Care Centre.
Police look to identify person(s) responsible for vandalizing U of G facility
PUSLINCH - Police are looking for help to identify the person(s) responsible for defacing walls and a tractor at the University of Guelph's Swine Research Site here.