BROCKTON – Westario Power, which supplies electricity to communities in the Town of Minto, has announced the proposed sale of the utility to ERTH Corporation.
Another cyclist dies after being struck by a vehicle
MINTO – The most recent incident took place on Dec. 9 at about 5:30pm. Emergency crews responded to a collision between two vehicles and a cyclist on Highway 9 near Anna's Lane, just outside Harriston.
Possession, trafficking charges after police stop
GUELPH – An Eden Mills woman and Guelph man are facing drug charges following a traffic stop.
Police beat: Distraction theft
FERGUS – Police are looking for help to identify two suspects in a recent distraction theft.
Meth charge for Arthur woman
MOUNT FOREST – An Arthur woman was charged with drug possession after police responded to a residence here for an unrelated matter.
Drinking and driving
FERGUS – On Dec. 3 at about 2pm, Wellington County OPP officers were conducting a RIDE program at Orangeville Road and Scotland Street in Fergus.
LCBO thief sentenced to five years in prison
GUELPH – Police say a man responsible for stealing more than $300,000 in products from LCBO stores across the province has been sentenced to five years in prison.
Cyclist dies after being hit by vehicle
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Emergency crews responded to the scene, on Wellington Road 86 in Guelph/Eramosa Township, on Dec. 7 at about 6:15pm.
Ralf Mesenbrink, Alethia O’Hara-Stephenson acclaimed as UGDSB chair, vice chair
GUELPH – Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) trustees Ralf Mesenbrink and Alethia O’Hara-Stephenson were acclaimed as chair and vice chair during a Nov. 25 board meeting.
Police beat: Car crashes into house
ALMA – A Caledonia teen has been charged after a vehicle crashed into a house here last week.
One person dead following three-vehicle crash near Moorefield
MAPLETON – Police say emergency crews responded to the collision, on Wellington Road 10 between Booth Street (Concession 8) and Concession 6, at about 8:30am on Dec. 2.
Perry, Tocher receive Luella Logan awards
GUELPH – University of Ottawa student Kyla Perry and past Wellington County warden Barbara Tocher have been recognized with awards named after the late Luella Logan, the county’s first female councillor.
Drivers urged not to take risks during National Safe Driving Week
ONTARIO – During National Safe Driving Week, Dec. 1 to 7, the Canada Safety Council and the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada are reminding drivers how quickly driving can go wrong.
Fergus parade has fairy tale theme
FERGUS – With construction of the southern portion of St. David Street complete, the Fergus Santa Claus Parade returns to its original route this year.
Hospice Wellington Tree of Remembrance ornaments available Dec. 1 to 21
GUELPH – Hospice Wellington’s annual Tree of Remembrance ornament sale will be happening at Stone Road Mall in Guelph from Dec. 1 through to 21.