WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials are reminding residents of recent changes at long-term care homes to help protect residents during the second wave of COVID-19.
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Rockwood Parade of Lights will be drive-by event this year
ROCKWOOD – Officials here have confirmed Santa Claus is coming to town. It won’t be until Dec. 10, but the news may come as a relief for children who have witnessed so many special events being cancelled this year.
Province provides advice on Halloween celebrations
TORONTO — The province is recommending all Ontarians avoid Halloween parties and take precautions if trick-or-treating.
WHSS students install ‘message of gratitude, respect to frontline workers’
MOUNT FOREST – A group of students from Wellington Heights Secondary School in Mount Forest have installed a sign in front of the school thanking frontline workers for their dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Shelburne home
GUELPH – Public health officials have declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Dufferin Oaks Long-Term Care home in Shelburne.
Minto closing town office to public for two weeks
MINTO – “As more information regarding the situation surrounding COVID-19 comes to light, the Town of Minto is taking every precaution to protect all staff and the public,” states an Oct. 16 press release from the town.
Erin office temporarily closed after town employee tests positive for COVID-19
ERIN - A Town of Erin employee tested positive for COVID-19 on Oct. 14. The employee has been self-isolating since discovering symptoms and has not been in close contact with other staff or members of the public, states an Oct. 15 press release issued by the town.
Wellington Heights teacher receives Everyday Hero Award for rock band program
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington Heights Secondary School (WHSS) teacher Ben McCabe was surprised when he learned he was one of Upper Grand District School Board’s Everyday Heroes for the 2019-20 school year.
Flu shot even more important this year: public health
GUELPH - The 2020-21 flu season is upon us. Between now and April this region will see its yearly exposure to the flu virus.
Program provides meals for seniors
MAPLETON – The COVID-19 pandemic has inspired many individuals and organizations to find ways…
Food bank food drive a team effort, raising $2,700
Food bank benefit – Centre Wellington Fire Rescue members, in conjunction with the Fergus…
Men and allies from Guelph Wellington Walk a Mile in Her Shoes to combat gender-based violence
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Sept. 27, a group of 10 men from Centre Wellington marched in high heels…
Dealing with IBS
GUELPH – The workshop Take the Stress out of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) is being offered…
Local seniors group publishing book of 50-word stories
FERGUS – A local seniors group is on the cusp of publishing its first book. “The Wellies,” a…
Ontario announces $60-million Main Street recovery plan
TORONTO – The Ontario government announced a $60-million plan to help business recover from…