WELLINGTON COUNTY – Due to a recent rise in COVID-19 cases, masks will once again be required at all three hospitals in the county. Officials are asking visitors to be kind to health care workers, "especially when they ask you to wear a mask."
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Public health launches new respiratory illness dashboard
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With the arrival of cold and flu season, public health is changing the way it reports cases of respiratory illnesses. On Sept. 19, WDGPH launched a new portal that combines reporting on flu, RSV and COVID-19.
Erin Rotary Club holds annual Feast of Hops fundraiser
ERIN — The Erin Rotary Club’s popular Feast of Hops fundraiser was held on Sept. 17 at the Erin Agricultural Society building.
Bandmates pay tribute to late Stompin’ Tom Connors
ERIN — Stompin’ Tom Connors’ bandmates stopped by the Erin cemetery on Sept. 16 to pay their respects to Connors.
Police investigating after Erin fire deemed ‘suspicious’
ERIN – Police are investigating after a Sideroad 10 fire in Erin on Sept. 15 was deemed suspicious. Over 30 firefighters from both the Hillsburgh and Erin fire stations responded to the call.
Metroland Media Group declares bankruptcy, moves to online-only model
TORONTO – Hundreds of people have lost their jobs and more than 70 weekly newspapers will cease publication after Metroland Media Group announced on Friday it is declaring bankruptcy. The move to an online-only model involves laying off 605 employees, including 68 journalists.
Celebrating unity, sacrifice: Legion Week honours Canada’s veterans
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Beginning Sept. 17, Legion Week will get underway across Ontario and the country.
Responsibility for wastewater treatment plant project changes hands at town
ERIN - Town infrastructure director Nick Colucci is on leave from his position and wastewater project manager Khalid Rahman has since taken over the director's responsibilities.
Erin resident dies in four-vehicle crash in Caledon
CALEDON – An Erin resident is one of two people who died in a serious crash here on Wednesday. Caledon OPP officials say emergency crews responded to a four-vehicle collision on Airport Road, near Charleston Sideroad, on Aug, 30 at around 4pm.