FERGUS - On June 26 the Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a break and enter at a building on Union Street East in Fergus.
Poultry, Pyrotechnics, and Performances in Erin for Canada Day
ERIN - Canada Day celebrations began at the Legion Branch 442 in Erin with music played by ‘80s tribute band The Breakfast Club.
Charged for stunt driving
GUELPH/ERAMOSA - On June 25, 2023 at approximately 10:30am a Wellington OPP officer observed a motor vehicle travelling approximately 105 km/hr in a 40 km/hr zone on Indian Trail, Guelph/Eramosa.
Police beat: Elora resident fined for public intoxication
ELORA - On June 16 at approximately 11pm, Wellington OPP officers responded to a report of a suspicious person in the complainant’s yard.
Elora Singers members perform as “Beardatones” in Elora
ELORA - A group of four gentlemen from the famous Elora Singers put on small concerts in small venues.
Longfield announces he won’t run again
GUELPH – Guelph MP Lloyd Longfield has announced he won’t be running for office in the next federal election.
Multi-day heat warning issued for Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reminding residents to take precautions following a heat warning issued by Environment Canada on July 4.
Public health: wildfire smoke poses ‘serious’ air quality risk
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials are urging area residents to take precautions on Wednesday and Thursday due to the "serious" risk posed by wildfire smoke originating in Quebec and northeastern Ontario.
Hospice Wellington doubles fundraising goal at hiking event this year
GUELPH — June 4 marked the 19th “Hike for Hospice” event at Riverside Park here.
Sunrise raises money for year-round therapy programs
PUSLINCH — On June 25, Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre hosted its annual fundraising event, “Celebrate Sunrise.”
Police beat: Dangerous driving
MAPLETON – On June 9 at about 2:30pm, Wellington County OPP responded to a complaint about a vehicle traveling westbound along Wellington Road 7 here.
TD Bank donates $3,500 to Focus on Nature charity
GUELPH — Focus on Nature recently announced the TD Bank donated $3,500 to support its nature and arts programing for elementary school students in Ontario.
Website offers residents updates on Paddock bridge replacement
PUSLINCH – The County of Wellington has created a website to allow residents to follow updates on the emergency bridge replacement project underway on Wellington Road 35.
Guelph Tool Library looking for local businesses to donate old laptops for its Circular Computer Project
GUELPH – The Guelph Tool Library launched the Circular Computer Project on June 23 with the mission to refurbish and redistribute used laptops to individuals in need.
Guelph Community Foundation awards $20,150 in scholarships, bursaries
GUELPH — On May 22, the Guelph Community Foundation announced its 16 scholarship and bursary recipients for Guelph and Wellington County.