WELLINGTON COUNTY - Kim Cusimano says the COVID-19 pandemic has produced somewhat of a yin and yang phenomenon when it comes to local volunteerism.
Agricultural society launches campaign to help feed ‘hungry heroes’
CENTRE WELLINGTON - It’s only a few days old, but a new campaign to help health care workers and businesses here has already taken off, as local groups and residents continue to look for ways to help during the COVID-19 crisis.
Outbreak declared at Caressant Care Fergus; province unveils action plan for long-term care homes
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Public health officials have declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Caressant Care nursing home in Fergus.
Province extends emergency orders, expands COVID-19 testing
TORONTO - The provincial government is extending a state of emergency and significantly expanding testing as part of its ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Construction worker rushed to hospital after accident at Grand River Raceway
ELORA - A construction worker was rushed to hospital with serious injuries on Friday morning after an accident at the Grand River Raceway here.
Large fire destroys barn near Alma
MAPLETON - A barn here was completely destroyed by fire on Thursday night.
Modelling shows 11,000 to 22,000 Canadian deaths over course of pandemic
OTTAWA - Within a week, there could be 4,000 to 13,000 new COVID-19 cases in Canada and 100 to 300 additional deaths.
Hillsburgh man in serious condition, Kitchener resident charged after crash
MAPLETON - A Kitchener resident is charged with careless driving after a crash here on Monday that seriously injured a Hillsburgh motorcyclist.
Residents complain of ‘power-tripping cop’ stopping vehicles with two or more people
ERIN - Several residents here say they have been stopped in their vehicles by an OPP officer and told to go home, even though they were complying with all laws as well as new COVID-19 isolation/gathering restrictions imposed by the province.
First responders pay tribute to local health care workers
PALMERSTON – For Chris Harrow, taking part in a show of support for local health care workers on April 3 was an easy decision.
Health experts say COVID-19 could kill 3,000 to 15,000 in Ontario
TORONTO - Health experts say 3,000 to 15,000 Ontarians could die during the COVID-19 pandemic, which could last up to two years.
Guelph-Eramosa, Wellington North facilities closed indefinitely: mayors
WELLINGTON COUNTY - While other lower-tier municipalities in the county are extending facility closures one or two months at a time, Guelph-Eramosa and Wellington North are taking a different approach.
Province extends state of emergency, school closures
TORONTO - The province has extended its state of emergency declaration until April 13 and has announced all public schools will be closed at least until May.
Acts of kindness sprouting up all over Wellington County
CENTRE WELLINGTON - One positive to come out of the current COVID-19 crisis is the abundance of good news stories popping up across the county.
Girls’ rainbows brighten day for Strathcona residents
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Six-year-old Leah Hutton says her motivation for presenting signs of encouragement to residents of a Mount Forest nursing home was quite simple.