GUELPH - The time it takes for paramedics to reach residents in medical distress continues to lengthen in Guelph and Wellington County as Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Service reports over 30,000 calls in 2022.

SIU investigating single-vehicle crash overnight in Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is investigating the circumstances surrounding a single-vehicle crash that left a man with serious injuries.

Local seniors narrowly evade ‘grandparent scam’
FERGUS – An otherwise routine Thursday morning for retirees George and Dianne Fraser goes awry when their phone rings with distressing news their beloved grandson is in handcuffs.

Rockwood apartment building approved in principle
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council has provided in-principle support for a new 28-unit, three-storey apartment building in downtown Rockwood.

Mount Forest teen dead, two others injured following single-vehicle crash
MAPLETON – A Mount Forest teenager is dead and two other teens are seriously injured following a single-vehicle crash here on Sunday night. Emergency crews were called to the scene, on Wellington Road 12 in Mapleton Township, on March 19 at about 11:50pm.
Easter is coming and that’s ‘eggcellent’ news for kids
FERGUS – Kids who want to see the Easter Bunny will enjoy hopping to downtown Fergus and Elora in the weeks leading up to Easter.
Author launches debut novel; seven more on way
MOOREFIELD – The Dead Lie is the first book in a mystery thriller series written by retired teacher Ivanka Fear.
Spring maintenance tips every car owner should know
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Winter driving in Canada is hard on vehicles. Ice, salt, potholes, grocery carts – there’s no shortage of reasons to give your car some much-needed TLC this spring. But maintenance can be expensive, so it’s helpful to understand what needs attention now, and what can wait.
Economic development staff present 2022 review to council
MINTO – The town’s economic development staff presented Minto council with a review of 2022 department activities on March 7.
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Letters to the Editor
View all letters to the editor »The Wedding Planner – February 2023
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Weddings are always in season and this year, couples across Wellington County found beautiful venues and unique ways to celebrate their wedding day.

The Wedding Planner – February 2023
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Weddings are always in season and this year, couples across Wellington County found beautiful venues and unique ways to celebrate their wedding day.

John Thomson & Son Furniture Ltd. marks 150 years in the heart of downtown Fergus
FERGUS – Neil Johnston has much to celebrate this year, but he may be too busy to take it all in. That’s okay. He is happy to be working, proudly carrying on the legacy of his ancestors, with John Thomson Furniture & Son Ltd. marking their 150th year in business in the heart of downtown Fergus.

You don’t have to be a stonemason to create the professional look of one inside your home, with Stone Selex
Natural stone veneer is a classic design element that brings texture, sophistication, and character to a room, anchoring it with the unique and authentic beauty of natural stone. It’s impressive. It’s timeless. And it’s affordable.