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ABOYNE – A must-see exhibit at Wellington County Museum and Archives, ‘Talk to Me!’ is now open featuring the telephone collection of Paul Axman of Guelph-Eramosa Township.
“Have you ever wondered how the telephone works or how this Canadian invention has changed over the last century?” says Amy Dunlop, curator of the exhibit. “As the latest exhibit in the Wellington County Collects series, Paul Axman’s telephone collection highlights...
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ABOYNE – Wellington County Museum and Archives is pleased to announce the return of Connections Fibre Artists for a new exhibit, Re:Collections. Running from February 27 until July 4, this unique exhibit features fibre art that was inspired by favourite artifacts from the Museum and Archives collection.
“When the artists asked us to select artifacts for them to work with, staff were very excited,” comments Hailey Johnston, Curator. “We hope that visitors...
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ABOYNE, ON – Last night, Wellington Terrace Long Term Care Home was informed by Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH), that an essential caregiver for a resident in the Maple Ridge neighbourhood tested positive for COVID-19.
The individual was last in the building on February 21, is asymptomatic, and in isolation at home. The resident visited by the infected individual is in isolation. All infection control protocols were followed during the recent visit.
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WELLINGTON COUNTY, ON - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) recently launched an online pre-registration website for COVID-19 vaccination priority groups. The online booking system is the fastest way to get registered for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment.
“The County of Wellington continues to find new ways to actively support WDGPH with the vaccine distribution effort,” said Warden Kelly Linton. “We have been hearing that some of our residents...
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Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph, ON - On February 19, 2021, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, the County of Wellington and the Township of Centre Wellington will open a COVID-19 mass vaccination clinic in Fergus. Located at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex, this clinic will be a crucial component of the region’s COVID-19 vaccination strategy.
“I want to extend my sincere thanks to the residents, staff and municipal leaders of Centre Wellington and...
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