WELLINGTON COUNTY –The province is providing $813,600 in funding to help long-term care homes in the county cope with the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Province extends state of emergency to Feb. 9
TORONTO – The Ontario government has extended the current state of emergency until Feb. 9. The announcement was buried at the end of a Jan. 25 press release about adjustments to the province's vaccination plan.
North Wellington long-term care facilities receive provincial COVID-19 funding
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The province is providing $424,000 in funding to help long-term care homes in northern Wellington cope with the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Public health reporting 149 COVID-19 cases over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health is reporting 149 new COVID-19 cases in the region over the weekend (Jan. 22 to 24) and the 15th COVID-related death in Wellington County.
With school trips cancelled some local farmers offer virtual farm visits
WELLINGTON NORTH - In the absence of school trips due to the pandemic, two area farms are offering virtual trips so children can learn about farming and where their food comes from.
Fergus Lions cancel Home and Leisure Show
FERGUS - The annual Fergus Lions Home and Leisure Show has been cancelled for the second consecutive year due to COVID-19. The annual event is a major fundraiser for the club and its cancellation two years in a row will have a financial impact “this year and next,” officials say.
MP John Nater announces support for Legions in Perth-Wellington
PERTH-WELLINGTON - Local MP John Nater recently announced the allocation of long-awaited emergency support funds for nine local branches of the Royal Canadian Legion.
Erin Snowman earns name Braveheart
Braveheart and friends – Following a fresh snowfall, Erin resident Jen Edwards built a cheerful…
Centre Wellington council approves 1.33% property tax increase
ELORA – The passing of bylaw 2021-01 by Centre Wellington council on Jan. 18 was the final step…
Meat processing workers eligible to receive vaccines in phase two
GUELPH – Frontline essential workers, including food processing workers, will be eligible to…
Pork industry donates $55,000 to food programs in Ontario
GUELPH – Food programs across Ontario helped more people this past holiday season thanks to…
ECT online The War Of The Worlds production marks teen director’s debut
CENTRE WELLINGTON: Introducing a new generation to the legendary science fiction production The…
Fraberts makes contributions to Fergus Legion and CWCF
FERGUS - Fraberts Fresh Food has contributed $600 to both the Fergus Legion and the Centre Wellington Community Foundation (CWCF).
Fergus Pipe Band offering ‘not-so-traditional’ virtual Robbie Burns night Jan. 23 to 25
By Advertiser staff FERGUS – Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Fergus Pipe Band is…
Caressant Care outbreaks worsen but active COVID-19 cases in region drop
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The most recent public health statistics indicate lockdown provisions are working, with active COVID-19 cases in the community dropping. But at the same time, Wellington County has had four COVID-related deaths in one week, three linked to outbreaks at Caressant Care Arthur.