WELLINGTON COUNTY – Supply chain problems and production bottlenecks are among the biggest challenges facing local farmers through the COVID-19 crisis.
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New website promotes local shopping during COVID-19
ELORA - Centre Wellington Township and the local Chamber of Commerce are partnering on a new website to encourage residents to shop locally during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Public health confirms COVID-19 case at Royal Terrace in Palmerston
WELLINGTON COUNTY - A Palmerston facility is now included on a list of nine ongoing COVID-19 outbreaks in the region.
Farmers, marketplaces figuring out how to run farmers’ markets this year
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The journey from farm to fork is fraught with challenges during a pandemic.
100 Women Who Care donating iPads for hospital patients
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Rural Wellington chapter of 100 Women Who Care is planning to purchase iPads to help local hospital patients stay in touch with loved ones.
County residents responding to Green Legacy challenges
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local residents are responding to the challenge of helping the county’s Green Legacy program to thrive.
Wellington Terrace COVID-19 outbreak declared over
ABOYNE – A COVID-19 outbreak at Wellington Terrace Wellington Terrace Long-Term Care Home has been declared over.
St. Joseph’s testing all staff and residents
GUELPH – St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph (SJHCG) – site of the first positive case…
Harriston Legion hosted mini-golf tournament
Mini golf tourney – Harriston Legion Branch 296 held an indoor mini-golf tournament at the…
Gibson rink wins Foodgrains bonspiel
CLIFFORD – Lorne Underwood welcomed 12 teams to the curling bonspiel in support of the…
GCF and United Way unite for COVID-19 response fund
GUELPH – The Guelph Community Foundation and the United Way of Guelph Wellington Dufferin, have…
Volunteer hub SPARK Ontario connects organizations to volunteers
TORONTO — The Government of Ontario is partnering with SPARK Ontario to help seniors and the most…
Province announces $15 million for mental health supports during COVID-19 pandemic
TORONTO — The province has pledged to make it easier for Ontarians, especially those on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, to access mental health supports.
Ford appoints members to Ontario Jobs and Recovery Committee
TORONTO – Premier Doug Ford and the Conservative government have their eyes on the future,…
OPP warns of scams during pandemic
ORILLIA – The OPP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are again warning Ontarians about scams.