GUELPH – Ambulances are being pulled from the county to respond to calls within Guelph because of lengthier offload delays experienced by Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services (GWPS) paramedics at Guelph General Hospital.
OPP inspector updates Police Services Board on shots fired at Fergus house
WELLINGTON COUNTY – An early morning incident on Feb. 8, during which shots were fired at a Fergus home, has been linked to a “stolen vehicle incident” in Guelph and “stolen vehicle occurrences” in Waterloo and Wellington as well as a gas drive-off.
Skeins for Ukraine fundraiser supported Canadian Red Cross’ Ukraine fund
Skeins for a cause – Hand-dye fibre artist Andrea Gal-Leising of Fergus Yarn Co. teamed up with…
Chong won’t seek Conservative leadership
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In a statement posted to social media on March 11, Wellington-Halton Hills MP Michael Chong announced he would not seek the Conservative leadership following the ouster of former party leader Erin O’Toole.
Projected Arthur growth would surpass wastewater capacity
WELLINGTON NORTH – Even with a second upgrade to Arthur’s wastewater treatment plant, there may not be enough capacity to handle projected future growth in the village, according to a recent development update provided to council.
Return of Alma Optimist Toy Show and Sale a success
ALMA – Following a two-year hiatus, the return of the Alma Optimist Toy Show and Sale on March 13 was a resounding success, with funds raised going to support community organizations.
Wary of rising construction costs, council defers $1.26-million asphalt program contract
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here has deferred awarding a $1.26-million contract for its asphalt program to the Murray Group until the numbers are in for a Highway 89 (Queen Street East) project tender.
Township searching for finance director as McNabb departs for Centre Wellington
WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington North finance director and treasurer Adam McNabb is leaving the township for a finance position with Centre Wellington.
Mount Forest Fireworks Festival making a comeback after two years
MOUNT FOREST - Twice delayed by the pandemic, the Mount Forest Fireworks Festival will be making a triumphant return from July 15 to 19 to celebrate its belated 20th anniversary.
Barn fires are costly and can be catastrophic; here’s how you can prevent them
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Once the flames take hold, there’s little that can be done to wrestle back control from a burning barn.
Wellington North launches redesigned website with provincial modernization dollars
WELLINGTON NORTH – Residents here will notice a refreshed and modernized look when visiting the township’s website, which was redesigned and launched this year.
Our Food Future going beneath the surface in webinar on regenerative agriculture
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Guelph-Wellington Our Food Future program is hosting a free webinar focusing on regenerative agriculture, including Janet Harrop of the Wellington Federation of Agriculture and Senator Rob Black.
New Mount Forest pool designs to be presented at public meeting
WELLINGTON NORTH - Three concept designs for a new Mount Forest pool from Toronto-based Tillmann Ruth Robinson Inc. have arrived and will be presented at a public meeting this month.
First tree tapping marks start of maple syrup harvest
ATWOOD - The first ceremonial tree tapping of the year rendered not a drop of tree sap at Hoover’s Maple Syrup farm on Feb. 25 as temperatures sank well below freezing.
Chong calls on Trudeau government to do more for Ukraine, defend Canadian sovereignty
OTTAWA - Wellington-Halton Hills MP Michael Chong spoke at a take note debate on Feb. 28 in the House of Commons calling on the federal government to take further action to assist Ukraine and strengthen Canada's Arctic sovereignty.