GUELPH – The local public health unit is hoping for the best but preparing for the worst as COVID-19 still dominates life entering the second half of the year.
COVID-19
Love them or hate them, you have to get used to wearing a mask
GUELPH – You might not like wearing a face mask, but get used to it, says public health.
Wellington County to reopen museum and archives next week
ABOYNE - The building, closed by the county on March 15 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will resume regular business hours on July 13.
Owners of former Erin Public School seeking public comment on proposed townhouse development
ERIN – A proposed development project in the Village of Erin is being stalled due to COVID-19. But the owners hope to rekindle interest and generate public comment as the project advances to council, probably this fall.
Foundation provides $345,000 to support vulnerable populations
GUELPH - The Guelph Community Foundation (GCF) has announced $345,510 dollars in grants to 21 local charities to address well-being needs to support vulnerable populations affected by COVID-19.
Province makes moves aimed at ending state of emergency
QUEEN’S PARK – New legislation introduced by the provincial government on July 7 could soon end Ontario’s declared state of emergency but leave some of the existing emergency orders in place a year or more.
Green Legacy delivers results despite pandemic restrictions
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Green Legacy delivered impressive results this spring, despite being forced to revamp key elements of the program in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wellington North to move to phase one of graduated reopening plan
KENILWORTH - Wellington North will move to phase one of the township’s graduated reopening plan on July 6.
Pools, splashpad in Minto set to open July 6
MINTO – Swimming pools and the splash pad in this municipality will be open by July 6, with measures in place to promote physical distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Centre Wellington set to begin gradual re-opening of municipal office to public
CENTRE WELLINGTON - The township is set to move into Phase 2, Stage 2 of its gradual re-opening implementation plan for municipal administration functions.
Ontario courts to gradually resume in-person proceedings
TORONTO - The province is planning to resume in-person proceedings at courts across the province on July 6.
Number of active COVID-19 cases shrinking
GUELPH – The number of COVID-19 cases has remained steady in the region lately, with a few new cases each day, while the number of active cases continues to drop.
They may not be visible, but homeless youth still here in Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Chrissy Scott is worried. As the project coordinator for the Rural Emphasis program that focuses on youth homelessness, she knows there are between 60 and 100 homeless youth in Wellington County on any given day.
Tree Trust wants to hear stories about favourite trees
ELORA - As car and plane travel has decreased due to COVID-19, so has the need for offsetting carbon emissions from travel.
Pettapiece lauds efforts of local long-term care workers
QUEEN’S PARK – Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece recognized the leadership and sacrifice of staff at long-term care homes throughout his riding in a June 24 statement in the Ontario legislature.