WELLINGTON COUNTY – County clerk Donna Bryce is set to retire at the end of the year. Bryce announced her retirement, effective Dec. 30, during the Sept. 29 county council meeting.
Golf tournament raises $20,000 for youth mental health
WELLINGTON COUNTY – On Mental Health Awareness Day (Sept. 10), The Cody Shepperd Project hosted its 5th annual Cody Shepperd Memorial Golf Tournament, with the proceeds going to The Grove Hubs of Centre Wellington.
WCDSB introduces Daniel Pace as new superintendent of education
GUELPH – The Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) has named Daniel Pace its new superintendent of education.
Warden’s Tree Planting held on Cottontail Road Trail
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Employees and their families from the County of Wellington and the Township of Centre Wellington participated in the annual Warden’s tree planting day on Oct. 4.
Fergus Fall Fair broke attendance records: organizers
FERGUS – A new attendance record was set at the 185th Fergus Fall Fair, the first in-person event hosted by the Fergus Agricultural Society in nearly three years.
COVID-19 cases down across region; hospitalizations up slightly
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health region are down this week, while hospitalizations are up slightly. According to a revamped vaccination website, public health officials say two-thirds of area residents are not up-to-date with vaccines.
Police beat: Assault, trespass, theft
PUSLINCH – A Moorefield man has been charged with assault, trespassing and theft following an…
The Elora Singers present Considering Matthew Shepard
ELORA – In October of 1998, Matthew Shepard, a young gay student at the University of Wyoming in Laramie was kidnapped, severely beaten, tied to a fence and left to die in a field.
Dave Young Trio Salutes Oscar Peterson in Eden Mills
EDEN MILLS – Eden Mills Music at the Hall is hosting The Dave Young Trio as they salute Canada’s Oscar Peterson, pre-eminent jazz pianist and composer.
A novel experience at the Elora Centre for the Arts
ELORA – The Elora Centre for the Arts and Donna McCaw present an evening of music, stories and readings on Oct. 13.
Aberfoyle craft market returns on Oct. 29
ABERFOYLE - The annual craft market is back and that’s great news for those who want to get a jump on Christmas shopping.
Bereaved Families of Ontario hosting virtual grief literacy series
KITCHENER - An important aspect of Bereaved Families of Ontario – Midwestern Region’s mission is educating the community about grief.
Motorcyclist dead following three-vehicle crash
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews responded to the scene, on Highway 7 just west of Wellington Road 32, on Sept. 30 at about 11:30pm.
Local groups recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local schools, municipalities, organizations, workplaces and individuals took time on Friday to recognize the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Police seek driver of van who crashed into hydro pole, fled scene
ALMA – Police suspect the driver of a van that struck a hydro pole here before fleeing the scene may have serious injuries.