WELLINGTON COUNTY - The latest public health data shows there are now 230 COVID-19 cases in the region.
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Federal grant re-directed to help local seniors, food banks
WELLINGTON NORTH – Long-term care homes in north Wellington will receive iPads for use by residents and some local food banks will receive a boost through redirected funds from a federal New Horizons grant.
Hand sanitizer, not spirits, for sale at opening of Elora Distilling Company
ELORA - It was a little hocus-pocus that was behind the creation of the Elora Distilling Company, and a little distillery magic that has transformed it, temporarily at least, into a hand sanitizer manufacturer.
Arthur, Palmerston groups holding bottle drives on Saturday
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Two groups in north Wellington are hosting bottle drives on Saturday benefitting two food banks and a local hospital.
Signs, rocks pay tribute to health care workers at Palmerston hospital
PALMERSTON - Across the county, local communities are using simple gestures to thank frontline health care workers for their extraordinary efforts and sacrifices.
Councillors hoping county will be flexible with tax collection from lower tier
WELLINGTON NORTH –Wellington North councillors are hoping the county will be flexible in its collection of tax instalments, as lower tier municipalities defer tax payments and waive penalties and interest for local residents in response to the pandemic.
Wellington North waives property tax penalties, interest
WELLINGTON NORTH - Township council has endorsed waiver of penalties and interest on property taxes.
Wellington North council approves contributions to local groups
KENILWORTH – Wellington North will share nearly $35,000 among about 20 community groups through its Grants and Donations Community Development Program this year.
Supply chain issues plaguing local farmers through COVID-19 pandemic
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Supply chain problems and production bottlenecks are among the biggest challenges facing local farmers through the COVID-19 crisis.
New website promotes local shopping during COVID-19
ELORA - Centre Wellington Township and the local Chamber of Commerce are partnering on a new website to encourage residents to shop locally during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Public health confirms COVID-19 case at Royal Terrace in Palmerston
WELLINGTON COUNTY - A Palmerston facility is now included on a list of nine ongoing COVID-19 outbreaks in the region.
Farmers, marketplaces figuring out how to run farmers’ markets this year
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The journey from farm to fork is fraught with challenges during a pandemic.
100 Women Who Care donating iPads for hospital patients
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Rural Wellington chapter of 100 Women Who Care is planning to purchase iPads to help local hospital patients stay in touch with loved ones.
County residents responding to Green Legacy challenges
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local residents are responding to the challenge of helping the county’s Green Legacy program to thrive.
Wellington Terrace COVID-19 outbreak declared over
ABOYNE – A COVID-19 outbreak at Wellington Terrace Wellington Terrace Long-Term Care Home has been declared over.