WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting 100 new COVID-19 cases between Dec. 10 and 12. Active cases region-wide have risen to 224 as of Dec. 6, the highest total since late May.
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Public health identifies likely COVID-19 Omicron case at CWDHS
FERGUS – Public health officials say a positive COVID-19 case at Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) is likely the Omicron variant of concern.
Fire services respond to coverall shed fire in Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH - Wellington North Fire Services and Minto Fire Department responded to a coverall shed fire on Dec. 12.
Driver transported to hospital in life-threatening condition
ERIN - Wellington County OPP responded to a collision on Trafalgar Road at Sideroad 17, south of Hillsburgh on Dec. 11.
Students will go home for the holidays with rapid antigen COVID-19 screening kits
WELLINGTON COUNTY – All students in the province who attend in-person learning at a publicly-funded school will be offered a home testing kit at no charge.
Minto approves COVID-19 relief grant for historical society
MINTO – The Harriston Historical Society will receive a $2,500 grant from the Town of Minto to help offset the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the organization.
Province expanding COVID-19 booster eligibility, tightening proof of vaccination requirements
TORONTO – The provincial government has announced measures to expand eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots and tighten proof of vaccination requirements in response to rising case numbers and the spread of the Omicron variant.
County municipalities benefit from big bump in 2022 OCIF funding
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local municipalities will receive almost $12 million from the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) this year, more than double the collective 2021 allocation of about $5.9 million.
Plan to adjust boundaries of Minto urban centres moving forward
A public meeting was held Dec. 7 on an zoning amendment designed to bring Minto’s zoning bylaw into conformity with a recent County of Wellington official plan amendment.
WDGPH confirms first case of COVID-19 Omicron variant in Guelph
GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health officials have confirmed the region's first case of the Omicron variant. The positive case, discovered on Dec. 9, is a Guelph male aged 12 to 20.
Tractor-trailer catches fire on Brock Road, snarls morning commuter traffic
PUSLINCH – Morning traffic was snarled on Brock Road South just north of the 401 on Dec. 10 when a tractor-trailer caught fire.
Local youth recognized for contributions toward Brent Barnes Memorial Skatepark
ARTHUR - The Arthur Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2021 young citizens community award winners, including children from the Baker and Moyer families.
Santa returning to Elora to help raise funds for local church
ELORA – Santa Claus will once again be visiting Elora to bring Christmas spirit while also raising money to aid in the restoration of a local church.
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Palmerston hospital
PALMERSTON – A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Palmerston and District Hospital (PDH), after one inpatient and two staff tested positive.
Catholic school board puts forward motion to allow N95 masks for staff
GUELPH – Following in the footsteps of neighbouring board the Upper Grand, the Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) is looking at the feasibility of allowing N95 masks for staff.