WELLINGTON COUNTY – Officials say the local campaign, which ran from Nov. 26 to Jan. 2, led all West Region OPP jurisdictions in alcohol-related driving charges.
Online-only learning extended to Jan. 25 at all Ontario elementary schools
WELLINGTON COUNTY – About one hour after the local health unit instructed all schools in the region to continue with online-only learning until at least Jan. 24, the province mandated the two-week extension across Ontario.
Local women start ‘Share your Silver Lining’ social media campaign
FERGUS - Enough with the negative, say Claire Knight and Jenn Price. It’s time we all take a look at our lives during COVID-19 and find the positive.
Police beat: Truck stolen, two charged
EDEN MILLS – On Dec. 28 at about 7am, Wellington County OPP responded to a report of two…
The top stories of 2020 at wellingtonadvertiser.com
WELLINGTON COUNTY – While the COVID-19 pandemic has been dominating local, national and international news since it began in March, other major news stories have also influenced the local news cycle, such the Black Lives Matter movement, longtime organization closures and celebrity sightings.
Top Wellington Advertiser tweets for 2020
JANUARY Jan. 8 – BREAKING: Due to weather conditions, afternoon buses cancelled for all…
Top 10 Wellington Advertiser Facebook posts for 2020
1. DEC. 4 – WDGPH reporting 54 new #COVID19 cases across region today (8 in Wellington…
Fergus COVID-19 assessment centre now open seven days a week
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington Health Care Alliance officials announced on Jan. 6 the centre, located at the former Groves hospital on Union Street, will be open every day from 10am to 6pm except for statutory holidays.
WDGPH has received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines
GUELPH – After a short delay, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) will offer its first COVID-19 vaccinations on Jan. 6.
Police lay racing, dangerous driving charges after deflating truck’s tires
MAPLETON – A Vaughan man has been charged with racing and dangerous driving after police had to use a tire deflation device to stop a driver trying to evade police.
County announces approval of providers for Emergency School Age Child Care program
GUELPH – The County of Wellington has announced the approval of three licensed child care operators that will implement the targeted Emergency School Age Child Care program Jan. 4 to 8.
WDGPH to receive first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine on Jan. 4
GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is the first public health unit in Ontario approved for storage and administration of the coronavirus vaccine.
Wellington OPP sergeant charged with obstructing justice, breach of trust
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A 20-year veteran of the Wellington County OPP faces five charges, including obstruction of justice and breach of trust, following an internal investigation into his conduct.
Fewer impaired driving charges this year
WELLINGTON COUNTY- As of Dec. 17, Wellington County OPP had charged 13 people with impaired driving-related offences since the Festive RIDE program was launched on Nov. 21.
County directing local businesses to programs for relief through lockdown
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington’s economic development department is offering to help local business owners find relief and support programs to deal with the impact of the current provincial COVID-19 lockdown.