WELLINGTON COUNTY – The region was previously placed in the red level on Dec. 14 and remained there until the government introduced a province-wide lockdown on Dec. 26.
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County unveils takeout tool/map to encourage support of local businesses
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county has unveiled a new online tool that encourages residents to order takeout from local businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, notably the latest province-wide lockdown.
Public health officials identify first local case of COVID-19 UK variant
GUELPH – Many residents may be worried about the inevitable arrival of COVID-19 variants, but public health officials say the first case was actually in the region a month ago.
Province postpones March break a month
TORONTO – In a school year plagued by near-constant upheaval, students and education workers have been served with yet another major change: a one-month postponement of their annual winter break. On Feb. 11 education minister Stephen Lecce announced the March break will be delayed until April 12.
International Plowing Match going ahead this fall
KAWARTHA LAKES – The International Plowing Match (IPM) and Rural Expo will be going ahead as planned here this fall.
Survey illustrates pandemic impact on county businesses
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A county-wide survey indicates about 68 per cent of businesses have operated continuously throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, while close to 31% re-opened after a temporary closure and just over 1% shut down permanently.
Nater named opposition critic for middle class prosperity
PERTH-WELLINGTON – Local Conservative MP John Nater has new portfolio as opposition critic for middle-class prosperity. Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole announced changes to the Official Opposition’s “shadow cabinet” on Feb. 10
Upper Grand District School Board introducing Period Equity program in local schools
GUELPH - Every secondary and intermediate school in the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) will provide free menstrual products in school washrooms by March with the intention to extend the program to elementary schools and administrative offices as well.
Invest Well provides $60,000 to businesses in 2020
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Invest Well Community Improvement Program provided $60,000 in grant funding for 10 projects across the county in 2020.
Taste Real offers ‘Eat Up Your February’ local food campaign
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Taste Real invites the public to explore local food options and engage with agriculture and food during the winter months with its Eat Up Your February campaign.