MAPLETON – The Township of Mapleton has extended indefinitely the closure of all municipal…
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New COVID-19 assessment centre opens in Mount Forest sportsplex
MOUNT FOREST - A new COVID-19 assessment centre is now open in Mount Forest.
‘We are making progress’: Health experts say COVID-19 outbreak has likely peaked in Ontario
TORONTO — According to health experts, it appears the COVID-19 outbreak in Ontario has peaked.
Province, OSSTF reach tentative agreement
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation (OSSTF) and the province have reached a tentative agreement.
Centre Wellington extends closures, cancellations until July 3
ELORA – Centre Wellington has now extended municipal closures until after Canada Day.
Community foundation awards three more grants through COVID-19 fund
CENTRE WELLINGTON - The Centre Wellington Community Foundation (CWCF) has announced three more grants from the CW COVID-19 Community Response Fund.
Apartment complex evacuated after police discover suspicious package
HARRISTON - An apartment complex was evacuated and a local man arrested after police discovered a suspicious package here on Sunday afternoon.
‘Puzzle now, Visit Later’ contest open to residents of Elora and Fergus
ELORA – A new contest is offering winners the chance to relive some of their favourite…
Public health update shows Wellington County now has two COVID-19 deaths
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The latest public health data shows there are now two COVID-19 deaths in Wellington County.
Black seeking more support for farms, agri-businesses
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Senator Rob Black says farmers need help to deal with COVID-19 impacts on their operations and he’s doing everything he can to draw attention to their plight.
Town of Minto announces Pitch It! finalists
MINTO – The three finalists to compete for cash and prizes in the 9th annual Pitch It! Minto Business Plan Competition were announced by the municipality on April 17.
OPP warning of scams during pandemic
ORILLIA - The OPP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are again warning Ontarians about scams.
Museum seeks items documenting experiences in county during pandemic
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) is asking residents to submit records that document their personal experience during the COVID-19 pandemic.
GRCA parks to remain closed indefinitely
WELLINGTON COUNTY - GRCA officials announced conservation areas and properties will remain closed "until further notice" in an April 16 GRCA press release.
Public health: doctor referral no longer required for COVID-19 testing
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say local residents experiencing symptoms can now be tested right away for COVID-19.