WELLINGTON COUNTY – When the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a…
Erin church seeking donations as it helps those in need during COVID-19
ERIN – How does a church that focusses on community engagement remain socially engaged during a…
New colorectal cancer screening test can be done at home
For those over 50 who have been receiving notices from Cancer Care Ontario that it’s time for a…
COVID-19 tests not for everyone: public health
GUELPH – Testing for COVID-19 is still being done through hospitals in Wellington County, but the province is now providing general guidance about who should be tested.
Public health unit confirms first case of COVID-19 in region
GUELPH – Despite confirmation of the first positive case of COVID-19 in the area, it’s still time to keep calm, practice good hygiene, and be good global citizens, says the Medical Officer of Health at Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH)
Local hospitals limiting visitors, cancelling volunteers in face of pandemic
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Groves, Palmerston and Louise Marshall hospitals have activated pandemic plans, including limiting visitors and cancelling volunteers.
Recreation, March Break programs cancelled at Centre Wellington facilities
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Centre Wellington Township is cancelling all recreational programs and March Break camps from March 12 to 22 as it responds to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Town facilities still open in Erin in wake of COVID-19 pandemic
ERIN – The Town of Erin has taken precautions in light of the outbreak of COVID-19, but in most areas, it’s business as usual.
Local sports, arts organizations among those taking a break amid COVID-19 concerns
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The provincial government’s announcement on March 12 that all public…
Erin settles suits with former staffers
ERIN – The Town of Erin has settled lawsuits with two former water department employees who filed wrongful dismissal cases against the town.
Honour human rights tribunal decision: midwives
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A group of local midwives is lobbying MPPs to urge the Ford government to honour a Human Rights Tribunal decision and end a gender pay gap for midwives.
Public health readies for local coronavirus cases
GUELPH – To date there are no coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Wellington, Dufferin or Guelph, but there are now three confirmed cases in nearby Waterloo Region.
Bylaw amendment lets Town of Erin move forward on wastewater treatment plant
ERIN – Erin council has approved a zoning bylaw change it hopes will pave the way for the construction of a wastewater treatment facility just outside town, despite objections from Wellington County.
More funding for human trafficking program; less funding for reducing wait times at Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis
GUELPH – Government funding announcements can be confusing, but even more so when they appear…
Great range in flu vaccination rates for healthcare workers
GUELPH – The general public is getting the message and getting their flu shots, but some…