The County of Wellington has received $1.5 million of funding from the federal government’s reaching home funding grant. At Wednesday’s meeting, the social services committee received information regarding a $1.5 million funding from the Reaching Home Funding grant. This funding…
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Guelph’s public health unit reported 71 new cases of COVID-19 in the city on Wednesday, with the total case count reaching 8,023. However, due to recent testing eligibility changes, the provincial government says counts are an underestimation of the true…
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In response to record-high COVID-19 case counts and challenges to health human resources (HHR), Ontario Health has directed all hospitals to focus on urgent and emergent procedures only. Local hospitals will be adjusting services from January 4 to 17 providing…
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In consultation with the Medical Officer of Health for WellingtonDufferin-Guelph Public Health, the State of Emergency in Wellington County will remain in place. The County had previously planned to end its State of Emergency on December 31 at 11:59 pm…
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At today’s County Council meeting (November 25, 2021), it was announced that past Puslinch Councillor, Ms. Barbara Bulmer, has been selected as the recipient of the 2021 Luella Logan Award for Outstanding Service by a Woman in Politics. The annual…
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Weather advisory in effect for: Guelph – Erin – Southern Wellington County Kitchener – Cambridge – Region of Waterloo Winter weather travel advisory in effect. Winter travel advisory is in effect for tonight. Lake effect snow squalls are expected to…
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In consultation with the Medical Officer of Health for Wellington Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, the County of Wellington aims to end its State of Emergency on December 31, 2021 at 11:59 pm if COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to decline and…
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The Canadian Public Works Association (CPWA) is pleased to announce the County of Wellington, ON, as a winner of the CPWA 2021 National Public Works Week (NPWW) Awards Contest. Wellington’s 2021 NPWW celebration competed for the award with other Canadian…
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Growing evidence suggests that the fourth wave of the pandemic – fuelled by the Delta variant – requires additional measures to protect our community as we all seek to keep workplaces, childcare, public spaces and schools open and safe. Starting…
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The County of Wellington is working with licensed childcare workers in Guelph and Wellington County to offer emergency school-age child care program for children of health care and other eligible front line workers at no cost. Beginning Jan. 4, all…
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Beginning Thursday, December 23, all Wellington County Library branches will be offering curbside pick-up service only. To arrange a pick-up time, please contact your local library branch. All drop boxes will remain open to return borrowed items. In branch computer…
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Join us for Hillsburgh Sparkles, donate to your local food bank, and celebrate the holiday season! WELLINGTON COUNTY LIBRARY NEWSLETTER | December 2021 Hillsburgh Sparkles Drop by Hillsburgh Branch now until the New Year and enjoy the glitter of festive…
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The County of Wellington is trying to find inclusive ways to make newcomers and immigrants feel welcomed and supported while living and working in the county. Many immigrants and newcomers face barriers that limit them from interacting with other communities,…
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For current hours and services, please call the Puslinch Branch 519.763.8026 or visit us online at www.wellington.ca/Library. Take-and-Make Activity Kits Get creative with activity kits for all ages! Contents may include a hands-on activity, activity sheets, and suggestions for additional…
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The museum put 500 markers on the front lawn of the institution that represent the 500 soldiers from Wellington County that served in the first world war, World War II, Korea and Afghanistan Wellington County Museum and Archives held a…
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For current hours and services, please call the Puslinch Branch 519.763.8026 or visit us online at www.wellington.ca/Library. Take-and-Make Activity Kits Get creative with activity kits for all ages! Contents may include a hands-on activity, activity sheets, and suggestions for additional…
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Beginning September 27, patrons 12 years of age and older will be required to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to enter any County library branch and the Wellington County Museum and Archives. Upon entering any County library branch or…
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