ARTHUR - An anonymous $100,000 donation will help close the fundraising gap to bring a skateboard and BMX park to Arthur next year.
WDGPH reporting 72 new COVID-19 cases over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is reporting 72 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend (Sept. 10 to 13). Active cases in the region sit at 125.
Vaccines remain effective despite ‘breakthrough’ COVID-19 infections: experts
WELLINGTON COUNTY - New cases of COVID-19 are quickly emerging as a fourth wave of COVID-19 washes over Wellington County and the province at large.
Breaking ground for Drayton water tower
DRAYTON - Mapleton staff and councillors were joined by Cima and Landmark Structures at the Sept. 8 groundbreaking ceremony for the future Drayton water tower.
Wellington County OPP rolling out body-worn cameras
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Body-worn cameras are being rolled out in Wellington County for OPP officers over the next two years.
Smart Locavore connects farmers and consumers
DRAYTON – Some may consider it bizarre to quit more than a decade into a stable, secure job. And yet, that’s exactly what Stacey Bowles did.
Off-road enthusiasts advocate for use of ATVs on county-owned roadways
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington County's roads committee will soon table a report exploring off-road vehicle use on county-owned roads and local off-roaders are sharing their perspective.
WDGPH reporting 59 new COVID-19 cases over long weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting 59 new COVID-19 cases over the Labour Day long weekend (Sept. 3 to 6).
Family of Fergus man killed in police shooting speaks out
FERGUS – The family of Mathias Bunyan, the 31-year-old Fergus man shot and killed by Wellington OPP on Aug. 15, has been left in the dark about what transpired on that fateful Sunday.
Province announces vaccine passport system – effective Sept. 22
TORONTO - The provincial government is requiring patrons and customers to prove they're fully vaccinated to access selected businesses and venues as of Sept. 22.
Public health reports significant jump in COVID-19 cases over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting 50 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend (Aug. 27 to 29).
In absence of provincial vaccine passport, WDGPH encouraging certificate-based approach
WELLINGTON COUNTY - WDGPH medical officer of health actively encouraging businesses and organizations to embrace a regionalized “certificate” system in absence of a provincially led vaccine passport.
Despite major seniors’ care providers mandating staff vaccinations, policies at local homes remain unchanged
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Canada's biggest seniors' care providers are mandating staff vaccinations, but local providers are keeping policies in line with provincial requirements.
WDGPH cleared to administer Moderna vaccine to adolescents aged 12 to 17
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is cleared to administer first and second doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17 following Health Canada's approval for its expanded use on Aug. 27.
Police searching for information on outlaw biker brawl in Arthur
ARTHUR - Wellington County OPP are seeking information from the public surrounding Arthur brawl on Aug. 18 involving upwards of 30 people, some who police suspect have ties to motorcycle gangs.