CENTRE WELLINGTON – "The closure is expected to be in effect until after the algae bloom has dispersed," stated an Aug. 27 press release from the Grand River Conservation Authority.
MPP Rae announces over $20 million in housing enabling infrastructure funding
PERTH-WELLINGTON – Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, announced the province has provided four municipalities with over $20.4 million through the Ministry of Infrastructure’s Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF) program.
John Klaassen recognizes youth fair winners
MAPLETON – Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society president John Klaassen recognized the winners of the 2025 fair with most points in the Youth section.
Public invited to comment on federal housing program
GUELPH – As the federal government strives to find a solution to affordable housing across the country, the newly formed federal organization, Build Canada Homes, is seeking input from Canadians.
Mapleton Sunflower Festival raises $9,000 for Palmerston and District Hospital
MAPLETON– The Mapleton Sunflower Festival was held at the Ottens farm near Moorefield on Aug. 16.
Walker’s Campin’ and Jammin’ bring music lovers together in Drayton
DRAYTON – Walker’s Campin’ and Jammin’ brought together singers, musicians and music lovers for a weekend of tunes and camaraderie at the Drayton fairgrounds Aug. 22 to 24.
Arthur Twisters U15 team claim gold after undefeated season
ARTHUR – The Arthur Twisters U15 team capped off a remarkable season in style, going undefeated in both regular season play and its year-end tournament to claim the gold medal on Aug. 17.
County students to start school year with PA Day
WELLINGTON COUNTY – It’s back-to-school time and here’s what parents/guardians should know before students return.
Guelph man arrested after porn shown to teen clerk
GUELPH – A Guelph man has been arrested after a teenaged employee of a south-end business was shown a pornographic image by an adult customer.
Police beat: Attempted fraud
ERIN – Police are once again warning county residents about scams after a resident was unsuccessfully targeted last week.
Crime Stoppers to host paper shredding event
MOUNT FOREST – Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW) is hosting two paper shredding events this September.
Brampton man drowns in Grand River
ELORA – On Sunday evening, an individual "jumped off the Bissell Park bridge into the Grand River and did not resurface," police stated in a press release.
Conestogo Lake Conservation Area beach closed for rest of summer
MAPLETON - The beach at Conestogo Lake Conservation Area is closed for the rest of the season following a blue-green algae bloom and reduced water levels.
Rash of metal plaque thefts uncovered across Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY — Police have uncovered a rash of plaque thefts across Wellington County, following the thefts of three historical plaques in recent weeks from the county's north.
Wellington North resident loses $500,000 in online investment scam
WELLINGTON NORTH - Wellington County OPP are again warning residents about online fraud after an Arthur resident lost $500,000 falling victim to an online investment scam.