OTTAWA – The OPP, RCMP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are joining forces to launch a fraud prevention campaign from Feb. 6 to 10.
Second annual Wellington County Writers’ Festival set for June 10
ABOYNE – Following a successful inaugural event last year, officials have announced the second annual Wellington County Writers’ Festival will be held on June 10.
COVID-19 hospitalizations down significantly this week
WELLINGTON COUNTY – COVID-19 hospitalizations are down significantly across the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region this week and local case counts have dropped for the fourth week in a row.
Police beat: Numerous charges
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – On Jan. 21 at about 8:30am, a Wellington County OPP officer responded to a…
Drinking and driving
ERIN – On Jan. 24 at about 7:45pm, Wellington County OPP responded to a traffic complaint…
Speeders of the Week
GUELPH – On Jan. 14 at about 8pm, a Wellington County OPP officer was monitoring traffic on the…
The Knitting Pilgrim coming to Fergus Grand Theatre
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus Grand Theatre’s 2022-23 presenting series continues on Feb. 25 with a special 2pm matinee performance of The Knitting Pilgrim, a unique play that explores empathy and understanding – with knitting – and helps audiences find the common thread.
Oakville councillor Tom Adams re-elected CVC board chair
MISSISSAUGA – Oakville councillor Tom Adams was elected as chair of Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) at the inaugural 2023 board meeting on Jan. 20.
White acclaimed as chair of GRCA board
CAMBRIDGE – Guelph/Eramosa Mayor Chris White will continue to serve as chair of the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) board of directors. White was acclaimed by the board at the general membership meeting on Jan. 27.
Guelph woman charged with careless driving causing death
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Police have charged a Guelph woman with careless driving causing death in connection with a fatal two-vehicle crash here in September.
Man posing as rideshare driver sexually assaults passenger: OPP
FERGUS – Police are looking to identify a man who sexually assaulted a passenger while posing as a rideshare driver. Wellington County OPP officials say the incident occurred on Jan. 29 at about 1:15am.
Wellington North councillor Steve McCabe elected to ROMA board of directors
KENILWORTH – Wellington North councillor Steve McCabe is joining the Rural Ontario Municipal Association board of directors for the 2023-27 term.
Moore reminds Ontarians to ‘remain vigilant,’ get vaccinated
TORONTO – The province's chief medical officer of health says despite a decline in cases of COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses, Ontarians should "remain vigilant" and stay up-to-date with vaccinations.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases down significantly for third straight week
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases across the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region have decreased significantly for third straight week, while hospitalizations are down slightly.
Handgun stolen during break-in at Erin home
ERIN – Police are looking to identify three suspects after a handgun was stolen from a home here earlier this month. Wellington County OPP officials say police received a report about a break-in on the 9th Line in Erin on Jan. 24.