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Report: COVID-19 cost Wellington County government over $3 million

Report: COVID-19 cost Wellington County government over $3 million

County finances still remain good due to federal and provincial funding as well as cost-saving measures
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Six-month timeline of COVID-19 in Ontario

Six-month timeline of COVID-19 in Ontario

It's been six months since the World Health Organization officially declared a global pandemic on March 11
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UPDATE: Six new cases confirmed in Guelph Friday

UPDATE: Six new cases confirmed in Guelph Friday

Now 11 active cases in Guelph, two in Wellington County
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Guelph's COVID testing clinic opens at new location

Guelph's COVID testing clinic opens at new location

As of Friday morning there have been 29,755 tests done in Guelph
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Province launches web page making school-specific COVID-19 data available

Province launches web page making school-specific COVID-19 data available

The $1.3 billion plan that was endorsed by Ontario's Chief Medical Officer
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Six months after pandemic began, Dr. Mercer looks back at the local response

Six months after pandemic began, Dr. Mercer looks back at the local response

'We had some hostile anti-masking groups who were not pleased, but I think the time has proven it was the right decision at that time and I am glad I did it'
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Premier Ford cautions against sending kids out at Halloween as COVID cases rise

Premier Ford cautions against sending kids out at Halloween as COVID cases rise

Ford says the idea of children going door-to-door as the pandemic continues makes him "nervous"
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UPDATE: Two new cases confirmed in Guelph on Thursday

UPDATE: Two new cases confirmed in Guelph on Thursday

Brings number of active cases in Guelph to five
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Guelph Homeschool Group rallies around member battling cancer

Guelph Homeschool Group rallies around member battling cancer

'It’s hard to feel deserving,' said mother of Marlon Dancer as she receives overwhelming community support
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Experts stress the importance of talking as distress and suicide numbers rise locally

Experts stress the importance of talking as distress and suicide numbers rise locally

Pandemic is leading to increased feelings of isolation, anxiety and vulnerability, says local Suicide Awareness Council coordinator
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