MINTO – Harriston native Finn Oxby is yet again making waves in the swimming world – this time by competing for Youth Athlete of the Year.
September is officially Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington Month
MOUNT FOREST – Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW) has proclaimed September as CSGW Month.
Over 300 tonnes of landfill diverted from county waste facilities since May
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Over 300 tonnes of landfill has been diverted from county waste facilities due to the acceptance of new materials.
Palmerston, Harriston, Mount Forest branches hosting Legion Week events
NORTH WELLINGTON – Legion Week is a chance for Legions to showcase the work they do for their communities. This year the celebration will run from Sept. 21 to 27.
Proposed bridge rehabilitations to cost $2.6 million
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The rehabilitation of Flax and Simmons bridges located on Wellington Road 11 in Mapleton, may cause two to three month road closures.
Forensic vet to host webinar, workshop to tackle equine abuse/neglect
GUELPH – Ontario Veterinary College Professor and forensic veterinarian Dr. Shane Bateman will be hosting a webinar and workshop to continue his advocacy regarding animal abuse/neglect – with a strong focus on the equine industry.
Fire forces 12 residents to evacuate Elora building
ELORA – An early morning fire on Saturday forced 12 people to evacuate a commercial and residential building in Elora.
Local senior turns art project into fundraiser for Diabetes Canada
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Wellington Terrace Long-Term Care Home resident Reta Allan has turned a creative art project into a fundraiser for Diabetes Canada.
Organizers expect ‘one of largest’ Rural Romps to date
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A popular semi-annual, self-guided food and farm tour is back later this month, focusing on Wellington County’s southern farms.
County proposes $1.4-million winter response plan
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county has proposed a $1.4-million winter response plan to keep about 75 homeless people off the streets this winter.
Two Puslinch businesses battling for Ontario Made Award
PUSLINCH – Two local hot sauce companies, Chucky Habanero and Lost in the Sauce, both based in Puslinch, are competing for the Consumer Awareness Award.
No one injured in boiler fire at Palmerston Industrial Park
PALMERSTON – Firefighters from Minto, Mapleton and Wellington North responded to the fire, at the Palmerston Industrial Park, at about 2:30pm on Sept. 9.
Terry Fox Runs happening Sept. 14 across county
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Several communities in the county will be participating in Terry Fox Runs to honour Fox’s legacy and raise funds for cancer research.
Minto Fire mourns loss of Jim Morphy
MINTO – Jim Morphy, a retired firefighter who served with the local fire department for 42 years, has died.
Siblings compete at track and field championships in Calgary
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Julie and Hansen DeBoer recently experienced something not a lot of siblings get to do – a chance to showcase their track and field skills on a national stage.