ABERFOYLE – Not much will change around the council horseshoe here, as the new Puslinch council will include just one new member: Russell Hurst.
Guelph driver dead following two-vehicle collision Monday morning
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A Guelph resident is dead following a serious two-vehicle crash here on Monday. Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews responded to the intersection of Wellington Roads 124 and 26, southwest of Ospringe, on Oct. 24 at about 5:30am.
Local resident dead after single-vehicle crash in Erin
ERIN – A local senior is dead following a single-vehicle crash here on Friday morning. Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews responded to the intersection of Winston Churchill Boulevard and Erin-Garfraxa Townline, north of Hillsburgh, on Oct. 21 at about 6:45am.
Water, sewer rates set to increase next year for Wellington North residents
WELLINGTON NORTH – Residents here are likely to notice their water and sewer fees increase in the new year, according to a report presented to council on Oct. 11.
Town announces new Erin Winter Fest
ERIN – The Town of Erin is gearing up to offer its first-ever winter festival, billed by officials as "themed festive fun" with "something for everyone to enjoy." Erin Winter Fest will take place in downtown Erin village over three evenings in November and December.
Brampton man charged with sexual assault
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A Brampton man has been charged with sexual assault in connection with an incident here earlier this week. Wellington County OPP officials say officers responded to a reported assault at a home on the 5th Line of West Garafraxa township on Oct. 17.
Latest OLG payment to Centre Wellington over $800,000
ELORA – Centre Wellington will again receive over $800,000 in its latest payment from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) for hosting Elements Casino Grand River in Elora.
COVID-19 cases in Wellington County have doubled over last week
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases are up 43% in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health region and cases within Wellington County have doubled over the last week. Hospitalizations across the region are up slightly.
Police using billboards to help track down homicide suspect
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Residents here may soon notice billboards bearing the mugshot of 29-year-old Danick Miguel Bourgeois, who police allege killed Frederick “John” Hatch.
Mount Forest and District Chamber of Commerce honoured 2022 Excellence Award recipients
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Police beat: Driver ditches car after leaving roadway
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Staffing shortage blamed for early Monday closure of Arthur community centre
ARTHUR – The Arthur and Area Community Centre will be closed to the public on Oct. 17 at 4:30pm and reopen the following morning (Oct. 18) at 8am.
One dead, three injured in two-vehicle crash in Guelph-Eramosa
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash here on Sunday evening that left one person dead and sent three others to hospital with serious injuries.
Meat laced with rat poison found in Mount Forest: OPP
MOUNT FOREST – Police are reminding pet owners to be vigilant about spotting hazards after someone found meat in downtown Mount Forest that appeared to be laced with rat poison.