GUELPH - Defence lawyer Dean Paquette has asked a judge to acquit Puslinch resident Brian Cox of all charges in a sexual assault trial that began in March, while Crown prosecutor Marilyn Dolby has asked for convictions.
Sexual assault trial continues with testimony from accused Puslinch man
GUELPH – A Puslinch man accused of sexually assaulting two teenage girls in the 1980s continued testifying in his own trial this week. Testimony from Brian Cox on Wednesday and Thursday focused largely on disputing allegations of non-consensual sex acts.
Puslinch man accused of historic sexual assaults takes stand in own trial
GUELPH – A Puslinch man accused of sexually assaulting two teenage girls in the 1980s testified in his own trial on Wednesday.
Study ‘first piece of the puzzle’ in understanding Grand River’s health
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Lining the bottom of the Grand River are tiny bugs hinting at a much larger world.
Jesuits Canada alleges former Guelph finance director embezzled millions
GUELPH – Jesuits Canada is suing its former finance director alleging he misappropriated at least $3.8 million from the organization.
Alcohol sales suspended at Goofie Newfie following sexual assault case
FERGUS – The taps have stopped flowing at the Goofie Newfie in downtown Fergus following an order from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.
‘This was a cold case’: behind the investigation into the death of Monica Chisar
SOUTHGATE – More than a year after she was reported missing, Monica Chisar’s remains were discovered in a wooded area just north of Mount Forest. She was just 29 years old. A 19-month investigation led detectives to Hamilton, and a Kosovo expat on the run from U.S. authorities.
Guelph’s Taylor Reid takes first place at Guelph Lake triathlon
GUELPH/ERAMOSA - Hundreds of competitors from across the province swam, cycled and ran their way through the Guelph Lake Subaru Triathlon Series held at the Guelph Lake Conservation Area on June 15.
Local groups back proposed tiny home encampment at county committee
GUELPH - Several local interest groups, community organizations and concerned residents turned out at a Wellington-Guelph social services committee meeting in support of the Guelph Tiny Homes Coalition, which seeks to get a tiny home community of up to 50 units built by winter.
Automated speed enforcement pilot coming to Wellington County
GUELPH – Automated speed enforcement (ASE) cameras are expected on Wellington County roads within the next six to nine months.
Senate report warns Canada ‘facing unprecedented challenges’ with degrading soils
OTTAWA - A new report from the Senate's agriculture committee, titled Critical Ground: Why soil is essential to Canada’s economic, environmental, human and social health, advances 25 recommendations for the federal government on how to stop erosion and build up Canada's soil.
No changes to township’s pool bylaw after resident’s concern prompts review
KENILWORTH – At least one Wellington North resident has been left disappointed after a plea to exempt their open pool from fencing was effectively denied after a township review.
Erin firefighters responding to more medical calls
ERIN – If you’ve seen a volunteer firefighter’s flashing green light in Erin or Hillsburgh lately, there’s a good chance they were responding to a call for medical assistance.
Wellington North updated on tree program
KENILWORTH – Wellington North is developing a tree canopy as the township works on a local tree program.
Air cadet squadron to bolster ranks or be grounded
MOUNT FOREST – The future of the Mount Forest air cadets squadron is up in the air. The squadron was notified last November it was being placed on probation because of low participation numbers and a need for more adults to help run the program.