WELLINGTON COUNTY - The three hospitals in Wellington County are bracing for the third wave of COVID-19 and, as of April 19, are taking patients from outside the region.
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Province backtracks on playground closures, random police stops
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Now that random stops are off the table, OPP officers will focus on businesses and restaurants, complaints from the public and unlawful public gatherings.
County, region continue to set new highs for active COVID-19 cases
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The region reported 231 new cases over the weekend (April 16 to 18), bringing active cases to a record high of 679, breaking the previous record of 634 set on April 15.
MP John Nater opens debate on bill to protect vulnerable Canadians
OTTAWA – The bill, originally introduced by Nater in January 2019 and re-introduced in February 2020, proposes to enhance protections from sexual exploitation for young people and Canadians living with disabilities.
OPP, Guelph Police statements suggest differing enforcement policies
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Guelph Police officials say Guelph officers will not conduct random vehicle or person stops despite having newly-granted powers to do so. However, it remains a little more unclear what the plan is for OPP officers in Wellington County – or across the province for that matter.
Public health reports first case of Brazilian COVID-19 variant
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local public health officials are reporting the first local case of the Brazilian COVID-19 variant and urging residents to take all possible precautions to protect themselves.
Province announces enhanced restrictions to deal with third wave
TORONTO – With health officials suggesting the province's health care system is about to reach a breaking point, Premier Doug Ford has announced more restrictive public health measures to try to slow the spread of COVID-19 during the third wave.
Review board decision will raise assessment on gravel pits in county
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Warden Kelly Linton called a provincial Assessment Review Board (ARB) decision that will see assessment on some area gravel pits rise by more than 60 per cent “a step in the right direction.”
Modelling: third wave could continue through summer without more strict measures
TORONTO – Provincial health officials are urging Ontarians to take the COVID-19 situation seriously, as provincial modelling shows the third wave could continue through summer without more strict measures in place.
Smart Cities receives $5 million in federal funding for ‘Circular Opportunity Innovation Launchpad’
GUELPH – The Guelph-Wellington Smart Cities project has received nearly $5 million in federal funding to advance its circular economy aspirations by creating a test platform and accelerator.