MINTO – A treasury department report is tentatively projecting a combined $250,000 bottom line impact from COVID-19 on operations and water budgets for the municipality.
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Town of Erin cancels summer camps
ERIN - The Town of Erin has cancelled town-run camps this summer.
Centre Wellington cancels summer camps, rentals, senior programming, events
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township has officially cancelled all township-run summer programs due to…
GRCA cancels all summer day camps
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has cancelled all day camps this summer.
COVID-19 has cost health unit $1 million
GUELPH – So far, COVID-19 has cost Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) about $1 million – mainly in extra staffing, extended hours and COVID-19 supplies - and the agency doesn’t know how much compensation the province may provide to help balance its books by year end.
WDGPH: No institutional COVID-19 outbreaks for first time in two months
WELLINGTON COUNTY – For the first time in two months, there are currently no institutional COVID-19 outbreaks in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region.
CW Community Foundation awards $7,000 to BBBS, CMHA
CENTRE WELLINGTON - The Centre Wellington Community Foundation (CWCF) has awarded $7,000 in grants through the Emergency Community Support Fund.
Campaign launched to keep older adults safe
WELLINGTON COUNTY – On June 1, the first official day of Seniors month, the Waterloo Wellington Older Adult Strategy (WWOAS) partners launched a Stay Safe - Lead the Way campaign designed to keep older adults safe, healthy and connected throughout the phases of the COVID-19 pandemic.
ECT to perform Midsummer Night’s Dream online
ELORA - Elora Community Theatre (ECT) has announced a virtual production of Shakespeare in the Park, co-directed by Deb Stanson and David Tanner.
Local group calls for ‘kindness revolution’
GUELPH – Heather Glenister doesn’t think we all need to be on suicide watch, but at the same time, a kind word or gesture can go a long way.
Mapleton Buds and Blooms to hold annual plant sale June 6
MOOREFIELD – Mapleton Buds and Blooms has announced its annual plant sale will be held on…
Bowling event becomes baking event for BBBS
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington has cancelled its Bowl For Kids Sake event and is now holding Bake for Kids Sake instead.
Palmerston Fair cancelled
PALMERSTON - The Palmerston Agricultural Society has announced the postponement of the 2020 Palmerston Fair until August of 2021.
State of emergency extended to June 30
TORONTO - The Ontario government has extended the current state of emergency until June 30.
Arthur Fall Fair cancelled due to COVID-19
ARTHUR - The 164th Arthur Fall Fair has been cancelled.