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As layoffs loom, Linamar hopes to shift production to much-needed ventilators

As layoffs loom, Linamar hopes to shift production to much-needed ventilators

The company would not confirm any layoffs to date, but a tweet posted Thursday shows a notice for a total shutdown of its Corvex plant in Guelph, effective Friday
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Guelph couple finally get out of Morocco, family in Peru still waiting

Guelph couple finally get out of Morocco, family in Peru still waiting

A pair of retired Guelph school teachers are finally on their way home, thanks to an Irish airline, a helpful guide and a small bribe
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Elora couple's grocery delivery business sees huge increase in demand

Elora couple's grocery delivery business sees huge increase in demand

Mrs. Grocery specializes in delivering groceries, meat and produce from local vendors
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Nothing like a good book ... delivered to your door

Nothing like a good book ... delivered to your door

Downtown Guelph's The Bookshelf is closed to the public but will take orders online and deliver those orders free of charge
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'I'm a moonshiner, but now I make hand sanitizer' (3 photos)

'I'm a moonshiner, but now I make hand sanitizer' (3 photos)

Dixon's Distilled Spirits has shifted its production line from producing alcohol for consumption to making hand sanitizer
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Wellington County mayors await legislation allowing electronic meetings

Wellington County mayors await legislation allowing electronic meetings

Under the municipal act, electronic council meetings are not officially recognized
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Guelph Nighthawks still hopeful season can happen

Guelph Nighthawks still hopeful season can happen

Team is currently in a 'wait and see mode' and will follow directions from government and public health authorities
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Elora: uncertainty looms in a tourist town

Elora: uncertainty looms in a tourist town

A mandated closure of bars and restaurants has significantly disrupted the Centre Wellington village
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Places of worship face challenging times

Places of worship face challenging times

Even during World War II in Europe, many churches stayed open, say local faith leaders
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Cambridge's Toyota plant has a confirmed case of COVID-19 (UPDATED)

Cambridge's Toyota plant has a confirmed case of COVID-19 (UPDATED)

Sources tell 570 NEWS, employees were sent home at 6:30 Thursday morning
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