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.
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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.
Health unit unveils local modelling related to lifting pandemic restrictions
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Officials warn that deaths could approach 3,000 in Wellington, Dufferin and Guelph if distancing measures are lifted after three months.
County approves tax relief measure for low income seniors, people with disabilities
GUELPH - Wellington County has approved a new measure to provide some tax relief to the area's most vulnerable people as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Grand River Raceway hopes to resume racing by July
ELORA – With horse racing shut down in Ontario due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Grand River Raceway has no choice but to wait for government go-ahead before starting up for the season.
OPP report ‘non-suspicious death’ in gorge below David Street bridge
ELORA - Police are releasing very few details about a "non-suspicious" death here this morning.
Eden Mills Writers’ Festival cancelled due to COVID-19
EDEN MILLS - The Eden Mill Writers' Festival, which annually brings more than 50 authors from across Canada to the village, has been cancelled this year.
Equine industry feeling fallout of COVID-19 pandemic
CENTRE WELLINGTON – With the COVID-19 pandemic leading to non-essential business closures, the equine industry throughout Canada is feeling ripple effects.
Fergus Fall Fair cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
FERGUS - The Fergus Fall Fair is the latest event to be cancelled as part of the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.
WDGPH issues alert after overdoses, deaths in Guelph
GUELPH - Public health officials have issued a health alert after a spate of overdoses in Guelph, including two deaths, in the last week.
Palmerston bottle drive nets $3,500 for local hospital and food bank
PALMERSTON – A bottle drive organized by some local citizens poured more than $3,500 into the coffers of the local food bank and hospital.