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Wellington County closes numerous facilities early due to ice/freezing rain storm

Wellington County closed a number of county-run facilities early Wednesday afternoon as a result of the ice and freezing rain storm that swept across Midwestern Ontario.

According to a media release from county staff, as of 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, the following facilities closed early:

• County Administration Centre

• Wellington County Museum and Archives

• Wellington County Libraries

• County Child Care and Learning Centres (parents are asked to pick up children as soon as possible)

• All Social Services Offices

• Solid Waste Services Sites

• Green Legacy Tree Nurseries

Additionally, the Ride Well Rural Transit Service was expected to experience delays or interruptions to service.

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