WELLINGTON COUNTY – Active cases of COVID-19 continue to drop in Wellington County, but another five residents have died with the virus.
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BBBS of North Wellington cancels Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser
NORTH WELLINGTON – Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington (BBBS) has cancelled its annual Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tender awarded for bridge rehab projects in Guelph-Eramosa
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A $1-million tender for rehabilitation of two bridges on Jones Baseline in Guelph-Eramosa has been approved by Wellington County council.
Fergus Scottish Festival will offer virtual event again this year
FERGUS – "With careful consideration, we have acknowledged that a live event like our festival with crowds in the thousands is unrealistic in the current and unprecedented pandemic situation," festival officials announced in a Feb. 5 press release.
Public health expects COVID-19 vaccinations to resume week of Feb. 15
GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) expects to resume its COVID-19 vaccination program as shipments of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine are expected to arrive the week of Feb. 15.
County libraries offer new service since patrons can’t browse selection in person
FERGUS – In many ways, usage at Wellington County’s public libraries changed in 2020, but in other ways it stayed the same.
Nearly all Wellington Terrace residents have received their first dose of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Nearly all residents of Wellington Terrace Long-Term Care facility have received a first dose of vaccine against COVID-19 with the second dose slated to be administered by mid-February.
Experts speak the plain truth about COVID-19 vaccine
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The information about COVID-19 - and now the vaccines to fight it – has been coming fast and furious over the past year. It’s no wonder people are overwhelmed with information and confused about who to trust.
Police beat: Man charged in theft
Man charged in theft ROCKWOOD – On Jan. 16 at about 4:30am, Wellington County OPP responded to a…
Quilt guild meeting online; welcomes new members
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grand Quilt Guild wants people to know that even though members are…