CENTRE WELLINGTON – A local man has been charged after a police officer was allegedly assaulted here earlier this week.
Wellington Heights students wrap up first semester activities
WELLINGTON NORTH – Students at Wellington Heights Secondary School have been completing culminating activities and final exams for Semester 1, which ends on Jan. 30.
Arthur students practice French with chef Susanne Thériault-Golds
WELLINGTON NORTH – Students at St. John Catholic School in Arthur practiced French, baked cookies, played music and learned about Métis history during an interactive lesson from Susanne Thériault-Golds on Jan. 22.
Break-in victims may find stolen property with York police: OPP
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local police are asking break-in victims to check if their stolen items are among those recovered by a neighbouring police force.
Fergus woman wins $40-million Lotto Max prize
FERGUS – Elizabeth Trafford's pleasant yet seemingly mundane weekend routine has, all of a sudden, changed her life. The Fergus retiree won the $40-million Lotto Max jackpot in the Dec. 10 draw.
Erin resident bilked out of $50,000 in ‘phishing scam’
ERIN – Police are once again warning people about scams after an Erin resident was bilked out of $50,000 last week. OPP officials say the victim received a phone call on Jan. 17 from someone posing as a fraud investigator from a local bank.
Four more people charged in scam that cost business $230,000
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Wellington County OPP officials say a Centre Wellington business called police last February to report it had lost $230,000 in "a phishing scam.”
Festive fundraiser nets $85,000 for Children’s Foundation
GUELPH – The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington’s annual Trees for Tots fundraiser, which marked its 13th year in 2025, raised more than $85,000 to support the foundation's programming for children and youth.
Wellington Advertiser’s top online articles of 2024
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The following is a summary of the articles that received the most page views on the Wellington Advertiser’s website in 2024.
Cybersecurity breach involves 29 years of Catholic school board data
GUELPH – A recent cybersecurity breach at the Wellington Catholic District School Board included personal information for students who attended board schools over the last 29 years.
Hall renovation meeting, mayor’s town hall Feb. 11
BELWOOD – Centre Wellington Township is holding a meeting about proposed Belwood Hall renovations on Feb. 11, followed by a mayor’s town hall.
Snowmobilers take advantage of cold weather and rural trails
MINTO – The snow that fell over the weekend was likely a welcome sight for snowmobilers, who could be spotted riding trails in rural areas around the county.
Belwood Lions Club makes donations
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Jan. 15 the Belwood and District Lions Club donated $1,000 to the Centre Wellington Food Bank with the help of community donations from events such as the club’s December 2024 breakfast with Santa.
Arts centre has ‘most successful’ holiday fundraiser
ELORA – The Elora Centre for the Arts is singing the praises of the community and the Skyline Group of Companies for helping the centre attain its most successful holiday campaign to date.
Minto Arts Gallery presents Country Horizons; opening night is Feb. 6
MINTO – The Minto Arts Gallery will be presenting a new show entitled Country Horizons that includes paintings by artist Vaghn Gillson.