TORONTO - The Ontario government has announced that all "non-essential businesses" must close by March 25.
Health unit recommends closure of personal service businesses, playgrounds, event venues
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The public health unit is "strongly recommending" the closure of all personal service businesses, outdoor play areas and event venues in the region.
Wellington County considering options, needs for emergency child care
GUELPH - Wellington County is considering several options to possibly offer emergency child care for health care and other COVID-19 frontline workers.
Family Health Team to lock doors, introduce screening as part of pandemic plan
MOUNT FOREST - With the confirmation of a local case of COVID-19 that is not related to travel, the Mount Forest Family Health Team (MFFHT) will lock its doors on March 23.
GRCA to close all parks effective March 23
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is closing all its parks as of March 23.
Wellington County has first confirmed case of COVID-19
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The first case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Wellington County.
Arthur garage fire causes $40,000 in damage
ARTHUR - A garage fire here on Saturday caused about $40,000 in damage, but fortunately the flames never spread to the attached home.
Province, ETFO sign tentative agreement
WELLINGTON COUNTY - While it's unclear when classes will resume, the province and the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario (ETFO) have reached a tentative deal that, if ratified, will keep ETFO members in the classroom.
Province launches online learning portal for students
TORONTO - The Ontario government has launched an online learning portal to help students while schools are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
United Way launches community response fund to support COVID-19 efforts
GUELPH - United Way has launched a new community response fund to help support vulnerable people in the region affected by the COVID-19 crisis.
Firearms stolen during break-in at Erin home
ERIN - Police are investigating the theft of various items, including two guns, during a residential break-in here last week.
COVID-19 assessment centres open in Orangeville, Guelph
WELLINGTON COUNTY - There are currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Wellington County, and also no assessment centres open here. There are two centres open in the larger region: one in Guelph and one in Orangeville.
All Wellington County municipalities reducing services, operating with essential staff only
GUELPH - The county and all seven lower-tier municipalities in Wellington will be reducing services and operating with essential staff only.
Province declares emergency, orders closure of bars, restaurants, theatres and more
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A danger of major proportions. Unprecedented times. Extraordinary measures. Uncharted territory.
County closing administration centre, social services offices to the public
GUELPH - The county has now decided to close its administration centre here in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.