WELLINGTON COUNTY – As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout ramps up, with dedicated clinic times set for students, school boards in Wellington County are preparing for an in-person return to school in the fall.
COVID-19
Province announces early step into reopening plan
TORONTO – The Ontario government has announced the province will be entering into step one of its “Roadmap to Reopen” on June 11, three days earlier than previously anticipated.
WDGPH reports 36 new COVID-19 cases in region over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting 36 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend (June 4 to 6), bringing the region's active case count to 135. That’s down from 190 on May 31 and the lowest it has been since March 22
Province further easing visitation restrictions at long-term care homes
TORONTO - The Ontario government is again easing restrictions for visiting loved ones at long term care homes. Effective June 9, day and overnight outings will be permitted for fully vaccinated residents.
Local school board officials react to province’s decision to continue remote learning
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The province's decision to keep students at home for the remainder of the school year has received mixed reviews from local school board officials.
UGDSB says majority of students to be fully vaccinated before start of 2021-22 school year
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has announced the majority of students across the board are expected to be fully vaccinated before the start of the 2021-22 school year.
Vaccine stragglers taking a gamble
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Reimbursement component of WIPB launched
MAPLETON - On April 29 the Ontario government announced the establishment of the COVID-19 Worker Income Protection Benefit (WIPB).
Township offering bags of fun to local residents for Canada Day
MAPLETON – A full scale Canada Day party won’t be happening here in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the township is still planning to help residents celebrate their nation’s birthday.
Rural Ontario Institute using technology to connect community leaders with agri-food sector
GUELPH – The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) wants to provide more ways for rural communities and the agriculture sector to connect and access information about issues that matter.
COVID-19 rapid tests now available to small, mid-size businesses
GUELPH – The Guelph Chamber of Commerce is providing COVID-19 rapid screening kits for free to small and medium-sized businesses in Guelph.
Ontario to accelerate rollout of second doses of COVID-19 vaccine
TORONTO – The Ontario government says it has reached its target of administering first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to 65 per cent of adults ahead of schedule.
Premier: no in-class learning until fall
TORONTO – The province’s stay-at-home order has ended, but elementary and secondary school students will be doing exactly that after Premier Doug Ford announced schools will remain closed until at least September.
Province mandates COVID-19 vaccine policies for long-term care homes
TORONTO - As of July 1, all long-term care homes across the province must have an immunization policy in place, the Ontario government announced on May 31. Staff who opt out of being vaccinated will have to either provide proof of a medical exemption or take an educational program.
WDGPH reports 56 new COVID-19 cases in region over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting 56 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend (May 28 to 30) with active cases sitting at 190 — a far cry from an all-time high of 679 set on April 18.