GUELPH – The County of Wellington is working with licensed child care operators in Guelph and Wellington County, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, and local school boards on a plan to deal with a one-week school closure announced in conjunction with a province-wide lockdown.
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WDGPH to receive first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine on Jan. 4
GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is the first public health unit in Ontario approved for storage and administration of the coronavirus vaccine.
Wellington OPP sergeant charged with obstructing justice, breach of trust
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A 20-year veteran of the Wellington County OPP faces five charges, including obstruction of justice and breach of trust, following an internal investigation into his conduct.
Fewer impaired driving charges this year
WELLINGTON COUNTY- As of Dec. 17, Wellington County OPP had charged 13 people with impaired driving-related offences since the Festive RIDE program was launched on Nov. 21.
Cargill plant reopens; 55 cases still active but in isolation
GUELPH – The Cargill meat processing plant on Dunlop Drive in Guelph resumed operations on Dec. 29 as anticipated. And as of 12pm that day, public health was reporting a total of 143 employees have tested positive for COVID-19.
County directing local businesses to programs for relief through lockdown
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington’s economic development department is offering to help local business owners find relief and support programs to deal with the impact of the current provincial COVID-19 lockdown.
Some GRCA parks open for limited winter access; administration centre closed
CAMBRIDGE - The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) will be maintaining limited access at a number of conservation areas this winter; however, restrictions will remain in place to help protect staff, watershed communities and reduce the spread of COVID-19.
New Horizons Band finds ways to play together despite COVID-19
GUELPH – “I am enjoying playing music online so much more than I thought I would,” said…
Art Gallery of Guelph announces 2021 Middlebrook Prize for Young Canadian Curators call for submissions
GUELPH – The Art Gallery of Guelph (AGG) is asking for submissions for the 2021 Middlebrook…
GYMC now offering music for children with disabilities online
GUELPH – The Guelph Youth Music Centre (GYMC) is taking the Music for Children with…