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Local hospitals reviewing vaccination policy for patient care partners
WELLINGTON COUNTY – While other hospitals in the region will require patient care partners to be double vaccinated by Nov. 9 to enter the buildings, hospitals in Wellington County have not yet taken that step.
‘In the Know’ mental health workshop for agricultural community set for Nov. 17
PALMERSTON – The Suicide Awareness Council of Wellington Dufferin is hosting an event here to promote mental health awareness in the agricultural community.
Fergus Santa Claus Parade returns to traditional format this year
FERGUS – The traditional Fergus Santa Claus Parade is back and will be returning to a downtown route this year. Keeping in line with public health recommendations, officials are requesting people abide by health and safety protocols.
More than 20 vehicles had tires slashed overnight in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – Police are looking for help to identify the person(s) responsible for slashing the tires on 21 vehicles parked overnight on streets and in parking lots here.
Former Guelph/Eramosa resident David Card wins Nobel Prize in economics
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Former Guelph/Eramosa resident David Card has been named the recipient of the 2021 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel.
Township buys land for new operations centre
FERGUS – Centre Wellington Township has purchased a 20-acre parcel of land for a new operations centre. CAO Andy Goldie reported the purchase of land, at 965 Gartshore in Fergus, at the Oct. 25 council meeting.
Town of Erin ends local state of emergency
ERIN – The Town of Erin has ended a local state of emergency declared in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ride Well motors past second anniversary with growing ridership
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Ride Well, Wellington County’s answer to rural transit accessibility, saw record demand for the service in September before passing its second year anniversary at the beginning of October.
Erin council accepts bid of $162,872 for water distribution system
ERIN – Council here has accepted a bid of $162,872 to develop a water distribution system in Erin and Hillsburgh.
Mapleton ends local state of emergency
MAPLETON – The Township of Mapleton has ended a local state of emergency declared in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
WDGPH reporting 23 new COVID-19 cases over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting 23 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend (Oct. 22 to 24).
Fergus family shares second ‘spooky’ Halloween video
FERGUS – For the second consecutive year, a local family hopes its YouTube video will help spread some Halloween cheer – and fear.
Costs of policing Wellington County projected to bump tax rate in 2022
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The OPP's annual billing statement presented to the county's Police Services Board rings in at an estimated $17.4 million for 2022.
Minto council revises capital budget, approves borrowing $5 million for projects
MINTO – Council here has revised the town’s 2021 capital budget and authorized the treasurer to proceed with debenture financing of about $5.2 million.