COVID-19

GUELPH - Wellington County has approved a new measure to provide some tax relief to the area's most vulnerable people as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

ELORA – With horse racing shut down in Ontario due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Grand River Raceway has no choice but to wait for government go-ahead before starting up for the season.

EDEN MILLS - The Eden Mill Writers' Festival, which annually brings more than 50 authors from across Canada to the village,  has been cancelled this year.

CENTRE WELLINGTON – With the COVID-19 pandemic leading to non-essential business closures, the equine industry throughout Canada is feeling ripple effects.

FERGUS - The Fergus Fall Fair is the latest event to be cancelled as part of the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.

PALMERSTON – A bottle drive organized by some local citizens poured more than $3,500 into the coffers of the local food bank and hospital.

ELORA - Centre Wellington Township is now offering an online "virtual platform" to connect residents to recreation, arts and other services/activities.

GUELPH – There’s a “significant need” for licensed child care workers in Wellington County to care for the children of frontline emergency workers, says the director of the county’s Children’s Early Years program.

ELORA – What started as a small GoFundMe idea a few weeks ago is gaining traction in Fergus and Elora as lunches are delivered to essential workers in the area.

Canada-proud – Local quilter BitNa Won was going to make Canada-themed quilts for her sons…