TORONTO – GCVI choir students will perform with Foreigner at Budweiser Stage in June and Wilco at Massey Hall in July.
GCVI choir to perform with award-winning rock bands
OPP: Guelph/Eramosa business defrauded of close to $40,000
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Police are looking for help to find those responsible for defrauding a local business of close to $40,000. Wellington County OPP officials say officers began an investigation into a fraud at a business in Guelph/Eramosa in March.
Unattended candle causes house fire, $150,000 in damage
ERIN – Volunteer firefighters from the town's stations in Erin and Hillsburgh attended a house fire last weekend on Main Street in the village of Erin. Smoke came from the sides of an evacuated single-storey home as fire crews arrived after 2:25pm on May 18.
County’s Ride Well transit service at crossroads as pilot nears end
Wellington County councillors discussed transportation needs and identified the priorities to help guide the future of Ride Well, the county's ride-sharing transportation service, at a May 16 workshop held at the county's Fergus library branch.
Lakehurst resident dead after single-vehicle crash
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A 32-year-old resident of Lakehurst died in a single-vehicle crash here early on Sunday morning. Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews responded to the scene on 4th Line, north of Highway 7, on May 19 at about 3:30am.
Volunteers play key role at 50-year-old Ponsonby ballpark
PONSONBY – When Ponsonby Minor Softball formed its first teams in the 1960s, they didn’t have a ballpark of their own, but this year the club will celebrate five decades of playing ball on its own “Field of Dreams,” a place still looked after by community volunteers the way it was 50 years ago.
Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after crash
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The operator of a motor cycle was transported to hospital after a serious crash here on Thursday. Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews were called to the scene, on Wellington Road 21 west of Elora, on May 16 at about 8pm.
Fergus Legion holding memorial dedication for Brent Lillie
FERGUS – Fergus Legion Branch 275 is holding a dedication service to commemorate the life and service of Master Corporal Brent W. Lillie.
Survivor of intimate partner violence lobbies for change
FERGUS – Three years ago Cait Alexander was beaten and left for dead by her boyfriend. Now she’s on a mission to change legislation around victims’ rights as opposed to the accused’s right to a speedy trial, and to have Ontario recognize intimate partner violence as an epidemic.
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“Right now, people can get away with attempted murder.”- Intimate partner violence survivor Cait Alexander
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Crown Bath & Kitchen: making your home your oasis
For almost 21 years, Crown Bath & Kitchen has been a leader in creating beautiful living spaces. A home to be proud of, with stylish, functional and gorgeous touches. Whether you are relaxing, or entertaining, Crown Bath & Kitchen can help you make your home a haven.
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