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COVID-19
Signs of the times
Signs of the times – Local streets are less busy these days as residents attempt to adhere to…
Minto emphasizing adherence to social distancing measures
MINTO – Only municipal staff involved in operation of essential services are currently coming…
Businesses, banks, agencies announce COVID-19 restrictions
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The list of service restrictions is growing as more and more businesses temporarily shut down so employees and customers can observe social distancing and self-isolation orders.
First COVID-19 case found in county
MOUNT FOREST – There are now five confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the region, including the first case within Wellington County.
Town of Erin hosting ‘telephone town hall’ on March 26
ERIN - The Town of Erin will host a "telephone town hall" on March 26 to answer COVID-19 questions from local residents and businesses.
Two health care workers at Guelph hospital test positive for COVID-19
GUELPH - Two health care workers at Guelph General Hospital (GGH) have tested positive for COVID-19.
All Wellington municipalities to waive penalties, interest on tax, water/sewer payments
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The county and its seven lower-tier municipalities will waive all penalties and interest on tax and water/wastewater payments for residents and businesses.
Public health confirms first positive case of COVID-19 in Guelph
GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) has confirmed the first case COVID-19…
County to host council meeting via telephone conference call on March 26
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County council will hold a meeting via telephone conference call…
All municipalities in Wellington County declare state of emergency
GUELPH - The County of Wellington and all seven of its lower tier municipalities have declared an emergency as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Polycorp shutting down for a few days after ‘potential exposure’ to COVID-19
ELORA - The Polycorp facility here will shut down for a few days after "a potential exposure" to COVID-19.
All non-essential businesses in Ontario ordered to close by March 25
TORONTO - The Ontario government has announced that all "non-essential businesses" must close by March 25.