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COVID-19
‘Caregivers Connections’ offers online support
WELLINGTON COUNTY – An online support group for working caregivers is creating a virtual community at a time when they need it most.
Neighbourhood provides birthday parade for Arthur youth
Drive-by birthday – With pandemic restrictions spoiling plans for one-year-old Ezra…
Real estate market slows to a crawl during pandemic
WELLINGTON COUNTY –Real estate agents are working through the COVID-19 epidemic, but business is slow, said Matt Bennett-Monty, president of the Guelph and District Association of Realtors.
Wellington County churches offer online services for Easter
Other services: Erin United Church and Ballinafad United Church will combine services on Zoom on…
Resource centre offering limited services during COVID-19 crisis
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Community Resource Centre of North and Centre will using the county’s Ride Well program during COVID-19 restrictions - but only for essential drives, and on a limited basis.
Centre Wellington grants emergency powers to CAO despite objections
In a 4-3 vote Centre Wellington council granted emergency powers to CAO Andy Goldie.
Worker at Wellington Terrace tests positive for COVID-19
ABOYNE - An employee at the Wellington Terrace Long-Term Care Home here has tested positive for COVID-19.
Ontario launches agri-food job portal
TORONTO – The province has launched a new online job portal designed to connect employers in the agri-food sector with people looking to fill jobs.
Minto mayor, CAO hosting interactive online sessions
MINTO – Mayor George Bridge and CAO Derrick Thomson will be conducting interactive Facebook sessions every Thursday at 11am to address local COVID-19 concerns.
GRCA cancelling spring tree planting activities
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is cancelling all spring tree planting activities for 2020.
Local youths donate newspaper route pay to hospital
ARTHUR – Four local newspaper carriers are donating their paycheque to the Groves Hospital Foundation as a personal response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Caressant Care directs all staff to wear surgical masks on the job
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Homes Ltd. is now requiring all staff to wear surgical masks.