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Wellington County sees double digit increase in COVID-19 cases

Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health added 32 new cases of COVID-19 over the weekend, and reported 65 active cases.

Three people are fighting the virus in the ICU.  There are six workplace outbreaks. 76.6% of the eligible population has had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 31% are fully vaccinated.

Eleven of the new cases are in Wellington County, where there are 14 active cases.  There are seven active cases in Wellington North, five in Minto and one in Mapleton.

 

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New military crosswalk rendering. (Image courtesy of the Sarnia Legion Branch 62)

New military crosswalk in Sarnia to be unveiled

As part of a partnership between the Sarnia Legion Branch 62 and City of Sarnia, an unveiling ceremony will be held at the corner of Christina Street and Wellington Street on Sunday, June 7, at 2 p.m.

Members of the Sarnia Police Service entering a Tashmoo Avenue residence on June 4, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Sarnia Police Service)

Two men arrested in Tashmoo Ave. standoff

Sarnia police said the investigation began on May 29 after the victim was allegedly attacked by acquaintances at a residence near Tashmoo Avenue and Christopher Drive at Aamjiwnaang First Nation.