TIVERTON - The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) will be receiving 200,000 pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) from Bruce Power to be dispersed to frontline community workers in the fight against COVID-19.
Wellington County’s first COVID-19 death is the third in WDGPH region
A 74-year-old Mount Forest man died from complications due to the virus on April 5 at Louise Marshall Hospital in Mount Forest.
Mapleton man charged, accused of pointing gun at fellow resident
MAPLETON - A Mapleton man is facing weapon charges after a local resident claimed someone pointed a gun at them.
Public health provides update on COVID-19 outbreaks
WELLINGTON COUNTY - There are currently COVID-19 outbreaks at eight hospitals and long-term care facilities in the region.
COVID-19 outbreak at Guelph General Hospital declared over
GUELPH - Officials have declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Guelph General Hospital over.
Public health: stay home this holiday weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Area residents shouldn't need a reminder, but local health officials are providing one anyway: stay home this holiday weekend.
Green Legacy cancels tree days, will provide home delivery of tree orders
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the County of Wellington has cancelled all upcoming Green Legacy Municipal Tree Day events.
Puslinch Township looking to host online meetings during pandemic
ABERFOYLE - Puslinch Township is the latest municipality in Wellington County taking steps to host online council meetings.
County library staff producing face shield parts for frontline workers
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Staff members at county libraries have partnered with the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) to produce face shields for frontline workers.
Wellington North awards street construction tenders at special meeting
KENILWORTH - Wellington North has awarded the tender for construction on Fergus Street South in Mount Forest to Moorefield Excavating Ltd.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases rise to over 100
GUELPH – The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the region has risen to over 100, including the first death attributed to the virus.
Police beat: Two locals among those charged in Perth drug bust
LISTOWEL – A Mapleton and Grand Valley man were among six charged after a large drug bust at two…
W&T Mushroom Farm donating extra produce
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – If you can’t sell it, give it away. That’s the thinking of the W&T…
Wellington County churches offer online services for Easter
Other services: Erin United Church and Ballinafad United Church will combine services on Zoom on…
Resource centre offering limited services during COVID-19 crisis
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Community Resource Centre of North and Centre will using the county’s Ride Well program during COVID-19 restrictions - but only for essential drives, and on a limited basis.