Car rally - Frontline health care workers stood outside Groves hospital on April 26 as about 100 vehicles passed by displaying messages of support and gratitude.
COVID-19
Province announces measures to protect vulnerable people during pandemic
TORONTO — The Ontario government has announced a new plan to help better protect vulnerable…
Province, feds partner to create commercial rent relief program
TORONTO — Small businesses and landlords across the province are getting a helping hand from the…
Province calls for innovative solutions to combat COVID-19
TORONTO — The provincial government is calling on research, post-secondary and non-profit…
Donations ‘through the ceiling’ at food banks throughout Wellington County
FERGUS – Seven weeks into the COVID-19 pandemic, Fred Aleksandrowicz finds himself saying things he can hardly remember saying before: the cupboards are well-stocked and no, we don’t need any volunteers.
Mapleton cancels Canada Day celebration
MAPLETON - The Township of Mapleton has cancelled its annual Canada Day celebration and fireworks display.
Mount Forest COVID-19 assessment centre tested 70 people in first week
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest COVID-19 Assessment Centre saw a total of 73 people during its first week of operations, and tested 70 of those for the virus.
Strathcona Long-Term Care now has confirmed case of COVID-19
MOUNT FOREST - A staff member at Strathcona Long-Term Care has tested positive for COVID-19.
Ontario announces ‘road map’ to reopening the economy
TORONTO - The Ontario government announced on Monday afternoon a plan for reopening the province’s economy. But when exactly it will take place remains to be seen.
Ontario schools will remain closed until at least May 31
TORONTO - The province has announced all publicly funded schools will remain closed until at least May 31.
Drayton Entertainment cancels four more productions this season
DRAYTON - Drayton Entertainment has cancelled four more productions - consisting of 11 runs at four venues - as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Erin councillors vote to build reserve fund to reign in possible tax increase next year
ERIN – Erin town council decided to put a $422,792 surplus from 2019 into the tax rate stabilization reserve in an effort to reduce or eliminate the need for a property tax increase in 2021.
Minto Mental Health offers social check-in service for seniors
MINTO - Minto Mental Health (MMH) is offering a social check-in service to seniors living in the community.
Guelph COVID-19 assessment clinic closed after death at site on Thursday
GUELPH - The COVID-19 assessment clinic here has been closed for cleaning after a person died at the location this morning.
WDGPH: Regional COVID-19 cases now at 230 – including 15 deaths
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The latest public health data shows there are now 230 COVID-19 cases in the region.