GUELPH-ERAMOSA – A pilot was not injured when a plane flipped over upon landing at Guelph Airpark last week.
Public health agency warns of salmonella outbreak
OTTAWA – The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has issued a public health notice after a recent outbreak of salmonella linked to various deli products.
Police beat: Vehicle stolen overnight
ELORA – Police are investigating after a vehicle was stolen from a driveway here last week.
Police investigating after pedestrian struck by transport truck
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A pedestrian was sent to hospital with life-threatening injuries after being hit by a transport truck early on Tuesday morning.
Minto municipal office closing for construction in August
MINTO – Clerk Annilene McRobb said the project involves work outside the building to improve drainage and to replace sidewalks and stairs.
Police issue safety tips after bear spotted in Erin
ERIN - A black bear was caught on camera checking out bird feeders and perusing the area of Pine Ridge Road in Erin on July 16.
Wellington North, Minto to receive Connecting Link funding from province
PERTH-WELLINGTON – Minto and Wellington North will receive a share of $4.7 million in Connecting Links infrastructure funding announced on July 8 by Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae.
West Nile virus found in dead bird in Guelph
GUELPH – While there are currently no confirmed human cases in the region, public health officials are urging residents to take precautions to avoid mosquitoes after a dead bird in Guelph tested positive for West Nile virus.
Minto Farmer’s Market holds Library Day
PALMERSTON – Officials say the Minto Farmers’ Market Library Day was a hit on July 5. Guests were invited to join the Palmerston Library at the Palmerston Heritage Railway Museum for stories and crafts.
‘Minto Means Business’ project aims to improve at least 75 local businesses
HARRISTON – The Town of Minto and the Minto Chamber of Commerce Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) project officially starts this week.
Wellington North accepting applications for community grants, donations
KENILWORTH – The Township of Wellington North is currently accepting applications for the 2026 intake of its Community Grants and Donations Program.
Dulce Heaven Cookies and Scoops to host one-year anniversary event
PALMERSTON – Local business Dulce Heaven Cookies and Scoops will be celebrating its one-year anniversary in town on July 19.
Eramosa Eden seeks to gift 16-acre property to new steward
ROCKWOOD – After four decades of providing a space for reflection, healing, and community connection, Word and World Eramosa Centre for Reflection and Response, also known as known as Eramosa Eden – is offering its 16-acre riverside property to a registered Canadian charity
Man arrested for luring, sexually assaulting girl, 13
GUELPH – A Hamilton man has been arrested for luring and sexually assaulting a Guelph child.
Police beat: Traffic stops
MINTO – A driver and business face 11 charges and 10 warnings after being stopped during a proactive traffic enforcement initiative on July 8.