MISSISSAUGA – Councillor Karen Ras was acclaimed as chair of Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) at…
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Sleeman’s gives $100,000 to Guelph General Hospital
GUELPH – Sleeman Breweries Ltd. donated $100,000 to Guelph General Hospital’s Together, We…
Business plan competition matches businesses with downtown retail space
GUELPH – Entrepreneurs, businesses owners, and individuals considering starting a business…
Coldest Night of the Year goes online only
GUELPH – With the province extending stay-at-home orders until Feb. 19, Hope House is moving…
Olive and Fred Robins Junior Short Story Contest 2020 winners announced
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington Library has announced the winners of the third…
Public health extends online-only learning until at least Feb. 1
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local students will not be returning to class on Jan. 25, and will have to continue online-only learning for at least another week.
Caressant Care outbreaks worsen but active COVID-19 cases in region drop
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The most recent public health statistics indicate lockdown provisions are working, with active COVID-19 cases in the community dropping. But at the same time, Wellington County has had four COVID-related deaths in one week, three linked to outbreaks at Caressant Care Arthur.
WDGPH: retirement home, long-term care residents to be vaccinated by Jan. 27
GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) officials say all long-term care and retirement home residents in the region should be vaccinated by Jan. 27.
Pfizer production delay prompts changes to WDGPH vaccination plan
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say local COVID-19 vaccinations will be impacted by production changes at Pfizer. The change is temporary, officials say, and will ultimately result in an overall increase in the number of doses received by WDGPH. Those affected will be contacted directly.
County staff redeployed to assist with vaccination clinics
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington is redeploying 25 employees for the next three to six months to assist public health with COVID-19 vaccination clinics.