WELLINGTON COUNTY – Closed to the public in mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, branches have been offering curbside pickup and book drop off services since May 19.
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Puslinch reopens playgrounds, outdoor sports fields/facilities
PUSLINCH - "We strongly encourage individuals utilizing available facilities to adhere to all physical distancing requirements," states a July 23 press release announcing the openings.
Local cases of COVID-19 levelling off
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The cumulative number of COVID-19 cases for the region has been holding steady at 510 since July 16, according data provided on the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health website on July 21.
Public health: human rights exemption in revised mask order not prompted by letter
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) has received hundreds of pieces of correspondence about its order requiring masks in businesses, of which less than 10 are complaints from residents.
Local start-up wants to help local businesses succeed online
FERGUS – Motivated by a sense of duty and a desire to do what she can to help during COVID-19, Kyra Nankivell has started a web design business that’s geared to helping small businesses in Centre Wellington.
Grand River Raceway celebrating 30th Industry Day
ELORA - On Aug. 3, Grand River Raceway’s marquee event, Industry Day, turns 30.
Local school boards working on back-to-school plans; will release in early August
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Both local school boards are preparing reopening plans to submit to the province this week, and hope to communicate to parents and students what September will look like in early August.
Erin council considers extending penalty-free tax period
ERIN – Town staff will take a closer look at the cost of extending the penalty-free period for taxpayers in Erin who are late on their property tax payments.
Township launches shoplocalpuslinch.ca to help businesses through the pandemic
PUSLINCH – In recognition of the significant impact that COVID-19 has had on local businesses,…
Sunrise thanks community for pandemic help
PUSLINCH – In April, due to the pandemic lock down, Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning…
Bottle drive supports Centre Wellington Food Bank
Bottle drive – Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fergus Legion and the Centre Wellington…
Children’s Foundation launches new event in support of local children
GUELPH - The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington’s fall Gala is evolving to a summer celebration - Patio for a Purpose.
Bro Show makes donation to Groves Hospital Foundation
Hospital donation – Back in February a sellout crowd packed the Fergus Legion for the…
Back to play at area playgrounds
Back to play – Elise McMillan of Fergus was happy to be back at Stait Park on July 20,…
Agricultural society hosts chicken dinner
ERIN – The Erin Fall Fair is off but the chicken dinner is on – July 31. The Erin…