Wellington County

WELLINGTON COUNTY - The region’s active case count sits at 31 as of Nov. 1. That is down from 53 cases one week ago and marks the region's lowest active case count since mid-August.

DRAYTON – The curtains will rise once again, and Drayton Entertainment officials are looking forward to the return to live theatre performances as they announce the reopening of two of their venues.

GUELPH – Wellington County staff have been directed to prepare a report on the feasibility of making council and committee meetings accessible to the public remotely.

TORONTO - New legislation purporting to better the quality of life for long-term care home residents was introduced at Queen's Park on Oct. 28 by the province's Progressive Conservatives.

ONTARIO – In order to support safer schools and reduce barriers to testing, the Ontario Government has announced plans to expand testing options for schools across the province.

GUELPH – The passing of former Wellington County warden Bill Adsett was recognized with tributes from current Warden Kelly Linton and councillor Doug Breen at the Oct. 28 county council meeting.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Deanna Wiley of Guelph/Eramosa is this year’s recipient of the Luella Logan Scholarship.

GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) and Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB), in consultation with District 4 and District 10 officials, are announcing the return of indoor inter-school athletics.

WELLINGTON COUNTY - Ontario's Ombudsman received 43 cases, involving both complaints and inquiries, surrounding Wellington County municipalities and organizations for the 2020-21 fiscal year.

LISTOWEL – A local large animal veterinarian made history within the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) organization earlier this month, becoming the first woman and the youngest in her field to ever receive its most prestigious award.