MAPLETON - On May 17 three suspects stole four pickup trucks and two trailers valued at $300,000.
Dewar: local paramedics doing a ‘fantastic job’ in challenging conditions
WELLINGTON COUNTY - A paramedic’s job isn’t easy in the best of times, but during a pandemic it becomes all the more cumbersome, stressful and demanding.
Drayton clinic cancelled, but residents urged to keep donating blood
MAPLETON - A blood donation clinic here on June 15 has been cancelled, but Canadian Blood Services officials are planning another on in September.
Guelph-Eramosa Township reopens parks, sports fields/courts
ROCKWOOD - Guelph-Eramosa has now opened parks and outdoor sports facilities.
Barrie man charged with dangerous driving in fatal crash in January
ERIN - Police have now charged a Barrie man with dangerous driving in connection with a serious crash earlier this year that left a Caledon man dead.
New emergency child care centre opening in Elora
ELORA – An emergency child care centre will open at Little Angels in Elora on Tuesday morning (May 26).
Health officials urge caution during first ‘heat warning’ of season
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Public health officials are reminding residents to take precautions during the first hot stretch of spring.
Food Cycle Ride moves to ‘virtual’ format this year
CENTRE WELLINGTON - The Food Cycle Ride, which benefits the Centre Wellington Food Bank, is the latest event to move to a "virtual" format this year due to the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Woman airlifted to hospital after clothing catches fire
FERGUS - A woman was airlifted to a trauma centre on Saturday night after an apparent mishap involving a recreational fire.
GRCA reopening boat launches at some conservation areas this weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) will open boat launches at some conservation areas on Saturday (May 23).
Minto reopening parks, sports fields/courts on Monday
MINTO - The Town of Minto will be reopening parks, sports fields and other amenities on May 25.
Puslinch has reopened outdoor sports facilities, fields
ABERFOYLE - Puslinch Township has now reopened its outdoor sports facilities and multi-use fields, including baseball diamonds and soccer fields.
Tractor trailer destroyed by fire near Conn
WELLINGTON NORTH - Fire quickly destroyed a truck on Wellington Road 14 south of Conn on Thursday.
GRCA to reopen four conservation areas in county on Saturday
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) will reopen four conservation areas in Wellington County for limited day use on Saturday (May 23) and plans to offer camping again on June 15.
Shameful
A “last stop of sorts on a scenic but lonely part of the province,” Mount Forest has become known as a “dumping ground” for murderers.