FERGUS – It may not be time to advance a career, but it’s a good time to get ready for…
Centre Wellington council meeting a fiery marathon on Monday
ELORA – Centre Wellington council held a four-hour marathon meeting on May 4, during which accusations flew and apologies were demanded - but none were given.
Health unit asks residents to forego car rallies, drive-by celebrations
WELLINGTON COUNTY - While they might seem like safe physical-distancing activities, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is asking people to not participate in car rallies or parades at this time.
County seeks care providers for emergency workers’ children
GUELPH – There’s a “significant need” for licensed child care workers in Wellington County to care for the children of frontline emergency workers, says the director of the county’s Children’s Early Years program.
Labour of love becomes ‘Lunch with Love’
ELORA – What started as a small GoFundMe idea a few weeks ago is gaining traction in Fergus and Elora as lunches are delivered to essential workers in the area.
This is the year to give gardening a try
HILLSBURGH – Hey first-time gardeners. Thinking about planting a vegetable garden this summer?…
Erin councillors vote to build reserve fund to reign in possible tax increase next year
ERIN – Erin town council decided to put a $422,792 surplus from 2019 into the tax rate stabilization reserve in an effort to reduce or eliminate the need for a property tax increase in 2021.
Hand sanitizer, not spirits, for sale at opening of Elora Distilling Company
ELORA - It was a little hocus-pocus that was behind the creation of the Elora Distilling Company, and a little distillery magic that has transformed it, temporarily at least, into a hand sanitizer manufacturer.
Farmers, marketplaces figuring out how to run farmers’ markets this year
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The journey from farm to fork is fraught with challenges during a pandemic.
Bracelet of Hope launches first mobile heath unit in Lesotho, Africa
GUELPH – Dr. Anne-Marie Zajdlik is not in Lesotho, Africa during this COVID-19 pandemic.
Region’s top doctor cautious despite signs COVID-19 outbreak may be at peak
WELLINGTON COUNTY – We may have reached the peak. But it’s not time to let your guard down.
Public health: doctor referral no longer required for COVID-19 testing
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say local residents experiencing symptoms can now be tested right away for COVID-19.
Two staff test positive for COVID-19 at Community Living Guelph Wellington
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Protective measures have tightened up at Community Living Guelph Wellington (CLGW) ever since a state of emergency was declared in mid-March - and certainly since one staff member was diagnosed with COVID-19 on April 8 and a second on April 14.
CEWS bill passes; cash should flow in four or five weeks
OTTAWA – The House of Commons approved a wage subsidy bill on April 11 that will allow the government to pay businesses to keep employees on the payroll even if they’re not working.
CMHA creates mental health website for health care workers
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The local branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is looking out for the mental health of front-line healthcare workers and has developed a website specifically for them.