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Police say ‘no criminality involved’ in incident that left man with gunshot wound
FERGUS - Police say there was "no criminality involved" in an incident on the weekend involving a "self-inflicted" gunshot wound.
Guelph-Eramosa man charged after police discover meth lab in home
GUELPH-ERAMOSA - A local man faces eight charges after police discovered a meth lab during a drug bust here last week.
Public health warns of fake cards claiming exemptions from mask order
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) officials are warning local businesses about fake cards being used by suspected anti-maskers to avoid wearing face coverings.
Public health issues revised order for face coverings in businesses
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With the province entering stage three of its reopening plan on July 17, the public health unit has revised its order requiring face coverings in all commercial businesses.
Wellington County will enter stage three of Ontario’s reopening plan on July 17
TORONTO - The province announced on July 13 that the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region is one of 24 across Ontario that will enter the third stage.
Wellington County to reopen museum and archives next week
ABOYNE - The building, closed by the county on March 15 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will resume regular business hours on July 13.
Police identify victim, accused in Maple Leaf Acres murder
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Police have now identified the victim and suspect in a murder at the Maple Leaf Acres trailer park near Belwood.
Police investigating homicide at Maple Leaf Acres near Belwood
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Police are investigating a homicide in the Maple Leaf Acres mobile home park here, near Belwood.
Officials urge caution during heat wave
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials are reminding residents to take precautions during a hot stretch that is expected to last at least four days.
GRCA to offer overnight camping at parks as of July 10
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Starting next week, the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) will offer camping at six parks, including three within Wellington County.
Man airlifted to hospital after falling off roof
ERIN - The Ministry of Labour is investigating after a man received serious injuries from falling off a roof on Thursday.
Royal Agricultural Winter Fair cancelled due to COVID-19
TORONTO – Organizers have cancelled this year's Royal Agricultural Winter Fair but promise it will return "better than than ever in 2021."
We will do better: A message from the editor
As journalists, we are tasked with many vital responsibilities, perhaps none as important as calling out injustice on behalf of those who do not have a voice or those whose voices have for centuries been ignored - or maimed or killed into silence - by those in power.
Fergus man charged with careless driving causing death
CENTRE WELLINGTON - A Fergus man has been charged with careless driving in a May crash here that left a Nichol Township man dead.