WELLINGTON COUNTY – Mail and parcel deliveries have abruptly stopped across Wellington County after unionized carriers walked off the job on Thursday as part of a nation-wide job action responding to government measures that could cost jobs.
Local Tories want return to Harper-era mandatory minimum sentences
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two local Conservative politicians say reimposing mandatory minimum sentences, harkening back to the Stephen Harper era, would help address residents’ concerns about crime.
Fergus Fall Fair ambassador honour a family tradition
FERGUS – For six women, the Fergus Fall Fair has become an annual family reunion.
Displaced tenants in limbo after Elora fire
ELORA – The pail of water tossed by Christina Robb from her back apartment window did little to suppress the shooting flames licking up an outside wall of the Metcalfe Suites building in downtown Elora.
Past president wants to help Legion ‘into the 21st century’
MOUNT FOREST – Past Ontario Provincial Command president Derek Moore wants to help move the Royal Canadian Legion into the 21st century.
Local Legion member in top provincial spot; commits to cutting costs from the top
ELORA – Longtime Elora Legion member Lynn McClellan has reached the top, just as he predicted he would three years ago.
Fergus Fall Fair stays true to rural roots while entertaining thousands
FERGUS – The Fergus Agricultural Society’s fall fair ran Sept. 12 to 14, showcasing local agriculture, heavy machines and country music.
Drowning victim identified by relative hoping to repatriate body to India
ELORA – The cousin of a Brampton man who drowned in the Grand River last month has identified the 29-year-old victim as Navneet Singh.
Historical plaques relocated indoors after series of thefts
WELLINGTON COUNTY – All historical plaques on county properties have been moved indoors following a rash of thefts from parks and bridges in recent weeks.
Brian Cox acquitted of all charges after trial evidence leaves doubt
GUELPH – Brian Cox has been found not guilty on all charges against him in a sexual assault trial.
Sentencing arguments delayed in former pub employee’s sexual assault case
GUELPH – A sexual assault victim left Guelph court disappointed on Wednesday after another delay, this time related to a victim impact statement.
Fergus Fall Fair ambassador following in family’s footsteps
FERGUS – The Fergus Fall Fair has always been a part of Sarah Shaw’s life — she was born on a fair weekend.
Public health orders bakery’s closure after ‘heavy rat infestation’ discovered
HARRISTON - Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health ordered closed Son of Ra Sourdough after an inspector, following up on a complaint, found six violations, including a “heavy rat infestation.”
Erin cancels ‘unsafe order’ for Hillsburgh heritage building
ERIN – An unsafe order issued to the owner of a downtown Hillsburgh building has been cancelled after the Town of Erin reviewed an engineering report about the building's structural integrity.
Residents calling for action after phone, internet outage
WELLINGTON NORTH – Two residents are calling attention to a recent phone and internet outage they say was caused by a theft of copper from a telecommunications cable.