WOOLWICH – The Ariss and Maryhill Lions Club is running a bottle donation drive on June 18 from 10am to 2pm at the Maryhill Heritage Park Community Centre (58 St. Charles Street East).
Burlington man faces child pornography charges
GUELPH – A Burlington male faces child pornography charges related to an investigation that began…
The Slocan Ramblers come to Belwood July 1
BELWOOD – On June 10, Toronto’s The Slocan Ramblers will be releasing their brand new album Up The Hill And Through The Fog and to celebrate, they’ll be throwing a rip-roaring bash at The Skol House in Belwood on July 1.
Longtime social services administrator Eddie Alton retiring
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Eddie Alton announced his retirement from his role as social services administrator after 40 years serving in municipal government.
Stewarts Equipment purchases Earth Power Tractors and Equipment, Stayner Dealership
ERIN – Stewart’s Equipment has acquired Earth Power Tractors and Equipment and the Stayner Dealership location.
Jim’s Repair and BD Rentals to change locations
ROCKWOOD – Jim’s Repair and BD Rentals is on the move, officials say. Jim’s Repair and BD…
Ted Arnott cruises to another victory in Wellington-Halton Hills
WELLINGTON-HALTON HILLS – Almost as soon as the polls closed, Wellington-Halton Hills incumbent Ted Arnott was in front of the pack and he never relinquished his position. The long-standing PC candidate easily won the June 2 provincial election with 25,049 votes, or 50.6 per cent.
Chamber honours business, community members at Awards of Excellence
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce held its Awards of Excellence on May 31, and if Sally Litchfield could rate the event, she’d give it an ‘F’ for “fantastic.”
COVID-19 hospitalizations drop across WDGPH region
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is reporting 105 confirmed active cases of COVID-19 throughout the health region as of June 1. As of May 29, there were nine people hospitalized with the virus.
Police looking for clues after hit and run involving teen bicyclist
SOUTHGATE – On May 31 at about 8:20pm, emergency crews responded to the scene at a Southgate Township address on the north side of Highway 89, the boundary road between Wellington North and Southgate.
Police beat: Over 9,000 charges
Over 9,000 charges ORILLIA – The OPP laid over 9,000 traffic charges across the province…
OPP hosting annual property auction
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington County OPP are hosting their annual property auction.
Organizers invite community to celebrate World Environment Day
HILLSBURGH – Organizers are inviting the community to join in celebrating World Environment Day on June 5.
Canadian comedy starring Neil Aitchison launches 2022 Drayton Festival Theatre season
DRAYTON – Officials say audiences will be doubled over in laughter from June 1 to 18 as Sorry, I’m Canadian 2 launches the much-anticipated 2022 season at the Drayton Festival Theatre after a two-year hiatus.
Poor House book launches June 9 at Wellington County Museum and Archives
ABOYNE – Calling all book lovers and history enthusiasts.