Wellington County

WELLINGTON COUNTY –  Carpeting the bark of trees on Jeff Stubbs’ property, voracious European gypsy moth caterpillars are making quick work of nibbling away poplar leaves, leaving the Erin resident worried about whether his trees will be able to take the abuse.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is turning up the heat on vaccine hesitancy in Wellington County.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Residents voiced concerns at a June 17 public meeting about speed management and diverting trucks through Alma along a county bypass around Fergus.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Starting this week, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) COVID-19 vaccine clinics will prioritize the Moderna vaccine for those aged 18 and above. The move, announced by public health on June 21, is a direct result of Pfizer vaccine shipment delays in Ontario.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting 21 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend (June 18 to 20). The region’s active case count now sits at 55, down from 71 on June 14, and the lowest it has been since early November.

CENTRE WELLINGTON - Construction work set to begin on Wellington Road 18 on June 21 will require two road closures for culvert installations and paving operations.

ORANGEVILLE – Public health officials say there is "a significant amount" of appointments available for a Saturday clinic for those looking to receive the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

GUELPH – Eleven humane societies and SPCAs across the province have formed the Ontario Animal Welfare Network.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Under step one of Ontario’s reopening plan, campgrounds were able to reopen on June 11.