WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) recently launched an online pre-registration website for COVID-19 vaccination priority groups.
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Group protests conditions in Ontario long-term care facilities
ARTHUR – Members of a group representing families concerned about loved ones in long-term care set up a protest outside the Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Home here on Saturday.
Viola Desmond’s story captivates students at Victoria Terrace Public School
FERGUS – Even though the idea of racism is complex and difficult for young students to digest, Newman’s Grade 1/2 class at Victoria Terrace Public School in Fergus was captivated by the story of Viola Desmond and her role in Canada’s Black history.
Twenty-four active COVID-19 cases at Cargill’s Watson Parkway plant in Guelph
GUELPH – The Cargill Canada operation on Watson Parkway in Guelph was reporting 24 active cases of COVID-19 among its staff on Feb. 23.
Payoff for climate foresight
Canadians have watched with horror and sympathy this month as millions of Texans suffered through blackouts, boil water orders, traffic nightmares and other results of a rare, at that latitude, and extended winter storm.
Fire destroys home in Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH – A local couple lost their home to fire on Feb. 15. Wellington North Fire Chief…
Snow Sculptures with a Twist contest offers winter fun for Minto residents
MINTO – The winners of the town-wide “Snow Sculptures with a Twist” competition were recently announced.
Funding ending for Harriston and area mental health clinic
MINTO- A grant that funds lifesaving mental health services to residents here will run out on March 31.
Saugeen Connects celebrates International Women’s Day with web talk featuring keynote speaker Diane Crawford
NEUSTADT – In their collective efforts towards advancing women economically, the Saugeen…
Clifford Rotary Club draws winning ticket for club’s 50/50 draw
Rotary draw – Clifford Rotary Club president Trish Palmer, left, invited incoming president…
Registration required to address meetings
MINTO – Public participation in council meetings has become more challenging as councils move to…
Meals on Wheels adjusted services due to pandemic
CLIFFORD – Volunteers for the Clifford Community Meals on Wheels deliver hot, nutritious…
Optimist rink in Puslinch operating with restrictions
PUSLINCH – The Township of Puslinch recently announced that with the gradual reopening of the…
Police beat: Snowmobile crash on trail near Hillsburgh
Snowmobile crash ERIN – On Feb. 19 at about 7:50pm Wellington County OPP responded to a…
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