COVID-19

Walking for a cause – The Walk-It For Parkinson’s event this year was renamed Walk the…

Virtual pedal event – This year’s Pedal for Portage event went virtual due to the COVID-19…

HARRISTON – A delegation of about a dozen local residents asked Minto council to end the local state of emergency and “stand up for the people” against restrictive orders aimed at reducing the spread of COVID-19.

GUELPH – Wellington County councillors are divided on whether to reduce a targeted 4.3 per cent tax increase next year, following a financial update that shows the county is heading for a surplus in 2020.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The public health unit is expanding its mandatory mask order in response to a rising number of COVID-19 cases in the region.

ALMA – The Township of Mapleton is currently projecting a year-end deficit of about $120,000.

GUELPH – The local public health unit is preparing to respond to possible future waves of COVID-19.

GUELPH – Keeping community transmission of COVID-19 low is a key factor in keeping the coronavirus out of schools, public health officials say.

ELORA – Elements Casino Grand River is reopening on Sept. 28. But it will be slot machines only in the beginning, and other table games and amenities like food and beverage services will not be open. As well, admission is limited to 50 guests at a time.

TORONTO – The province is putting a four-week hold on further steps in its COVID-19 reopening plans.

GUELPH – A COVID-19 outbreak at Village of Arbour Trails Retirement Home here has been declared over.

CENTRE WELLINGTON – Both pads A and B at the CW Community Sportsplex, and at the Elora Community Centre will be ready for skaters, according to a township release.

Mini-marathon a great success – These Fergus boys decided that food is one of the most essential…