GUELPH – Shortly after 7pm on Monday night at Guelph Superior Court, word arrived: the verdict was in.

All Nations Grand River Water Walk to heal ‘Nibi’
BELWOOD – Indigenous people are praying, singing, and holding ceremony along the Grand River to heal and cleanse the water.

Rotary club donates $500,000 to new Aboyne Rural Hospice
ABOYNE – The kick-off for the Aboyne Rural Hospice on Sept. 15 got off to a monumental start with a $500,000 donation from the Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora.

Police investigating after Erin fire deemed ‘suspicious’
ERIN – Police are investigating after a Sideroad 10 fire in Erin on Sept. 15 was deemed suspicious. Over 30 firefighters from both the Hillsburgh and Erin fire stations responded to the call.

Metroland Media Group declares bankruptcy, moves to online-only model
TORONTO – Hundreds of people have lost their jobs and more than 70 weekly newspapers will cease publication after Metroland Media Group announced on Friday it is declaring bankruptcy. The move to an online-only model involves laying off 605 employees, including 68 journalists.
Soupmakers prepare to face off at Sensational Soup-off
ELORA – Sensational Elora is getting with the times, updating its strategic plan, and acknowledging the diverse community that Centre Wellington has become. And along those lines, it is encouraging soups from all countries and cultures at its popular Sensational Soup-off event.
UGDSB trustee resigns; board welcomes new faces, lauds custodial/maintenance staff
GUELPH – Kids are settling back into routines with the new school year well underway, and the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) had its first meeting of the year on Sept. 12
Police recover two vehicles linked to 2019 homicide
MINTO – Two vehicles believed to be involved in the murder of a Kitchener man last seen alive in Harriston over four years ago have been recovered by the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).
Eight local volunteers to be recognized at Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Ontario government is recognizing over 3,400 community volunteers through the 2023 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards.
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