WELLINGTON COUNTY – Seven hospital staff in the county are on unpaid leave for not being vaccinated against COVID-19, down from 14 since mid-October.
Erin
Erin’s Window Wonderland returns to in-person event Nov. 19
ERIN – After moving to a virtual format last year due to the pandemic, the Town of Erin’s annual Window Wonderland event is returning in person this year. Set to take place on Nov. 19, the event will be followed by the town’s annual Christmas tree lighting at 6:30pm in McMillan Park.
WDGPH board approves $23.8-million budget for next year
GUELPH – The Ministry of Health is covering the extra $13 million in COVID-19 expenses incurred in 2021 for Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH), allowing the agency to present a balanced budget for 2022-23.
Active COVID-19 case goes unchecked at Erin school after testing delay
ERIN - After being contacted by a concerned parent, the Wellington Advertiser looked into the cause of a weeks-long delay in notifying parents of a COVID-19 exposure at Erin Public School.
Erin council moves meetings to Thursdays, reviews 2020 financial statements
ERIN – Council here has approved its meeting schedule for 2022, the most notable change being council meetings will be held on Thursdays instead of Tuesdays.
Female suspects sought in recent thefts from vehicles
HILLSBURGH – Several residents reported thefts from vehicles here recently. Residents say that on…
South Wellington Lions Club build community with LAMP project
Ribbon cutting – The South Wellington Lions Club brought into existence another place where…
Erin decides to permit cannabis retail shops; survey shows public support
ERIN – Following the results of a public survey, council here has reversed course and will now permit cannabis retail stores within the Town of Erin.
Erin man charged with sexual assault in Orangeville
ORANGEVILLE – An Erin man has been charged with sexual assault in connection with an incident at a business here.
The Seed extends community harvest days into November
ERIN – Rain may have been making things soggy in the fields of Bella Farm near Hillsburgh on Saturday, but precipitation didn’t dampen the spirits of the volunteers participating in a community harvest event for The Seed.