GUELPH – Police here are investigating after three young girls were approached last Wednesday evening by a woman who offered them bicycles.
Trespassing ATV riders assault, threaten couple
ERIN – Police are looking for help to identify two people who assaulted and threatened a couple on a local trail earlier this month.
Man charged after hit, run
GUELPH – A Puslinch male faces dangerous driving and other charges after fleeing a collision last Friday.
Police beat: Four charged in area drug bust
CALEDON – Four people from Brampton, Mono, Caledon and Mississauga have been charged in a drug bust following a two-month investigation involving several OPP detachments, including Wellington County.
Mount Forest teen, Alma woman dead after serious three-vehicle crash
MAPLETON – Two people are dead following a serious three-vehicle crash here on Sunday evening. Emergency crews were called to the intersection of 12th Line and Sideroad 16 in Mapleton at about 7:30pm on April 14.
Police looking to identify source of calls for help in Harriston
HARRISTON – There was a large contingent of first responders here on Sunday afternoon searching for the source of what sounded like distressed calls for help from an unidentified woman.
OPP: five large trucks worth over $1 million stolen from yard near 401
PUSLINCH – Police are investigating the theft of five "semi-tractors" worth over $1 million from a trucking yard here about a month ago. Wellington County OPP officials say the trucks were stolen from a property "near Highway 401" on March 14 at about 9pm.
Oakville man charged in fatal Mapleton crash last fall
MAPLETON – An Oakville man has been charged with dangerous and careless driving in connection with a crash last fall that left one person dead.
Anand Kaur shines as fire chief for a day
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Anand Kaur, a Grade 1 student at Victoria Cross Public School in Mount Forest, attended the Fergus fire station on April 10 to claim her prize as "Fire Chief for a Day."
Paws and Relax: U of G studies mental wellness among hospital staff
GUELPH – As health and wellness programs have become part of work life, companies have turned to animals to provide rest and reprieve from the demands of the job.
Fergus Grand Theatre presents ‘Back to the 80s’
FERGUS – On May 18 at 8pm, the Fergus Grand Theatre will be presenting “Back to the 80s” – an event that aims to have the audience grooving in their seats throughout the entire night.
Child Witness Centre presents 17 annual youth symposium – first since pandemic
KITCHENER - The Child Witness Centre is excited to welcome students and teachers back to its Youth Symposium, that has been on hold since the pandemic.
The Drowning Girls coming to Elmira
ELMIRA – Directed and produced by Joe Brenner, The Drowning Girls is coming to the Elmira Theatre Company April 26 to May 5.
Guelph Dance announces 2024 festival lineup
GUELPH – Guelph Dance recently announced its lineup for the 26th annual Guelph Dance Festival.
Community cleanup event at Centre 2000 on April 27
ERIN – Erin’s Environment and Sustainability Advisory Committee (ESAC) invites residents to clean up the community on the heels of Earth Day. A garbage clean up will take place from 10am to 12pm on April 27, followed by a barbecue and raffle draw at Centre 2000.