PALMERSTON – After several years of lobbying, hard work and a fundraising campaign that raised over $8 million, the new MRI machine has finally arrived at Palmerston and District Hospital.
Driver seriously injured in crash south of Mount Forest
WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews responded at about 8:15 am on July 2 to a collision involving a tractor-trailer and a pickup truck at the intersection of Highway 6 and Sideroad 2.
Teen left with ‘life-altering’ injuries after two-vehicle crash
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Five people were seriously injured when two vehicles collided head-on just outside Ariss on July 1 at about 11pm.
Rockwood FC’s ‘Stuff the Net’ Food Drive a success
ROCKWOOD – The community of Rockwood gathered to celebrate Rockwood Football Club (FC) as it hosted its first annual “Stuff the Net” Food Drive, which coincided with the club’s Photo Day on June 14.
Arboretum to host butterfly, moth and dragonfly workshops
GUELPH – The Arboretum in Guelph will be holding three full-day workshops on butterflies, moths and dragonflies. On July 7 from 9am to 4pm, Andalyne Tofflemire will educate participants about butterflies and how to identify them in the wild. Topics covered will include butterfly natural history, ca
Eden Mills Community Cemetery adds a new double-sided sign
EDEN MILLS – A new double-sided sign has been installed at the Eden Mills Community Cemetery.
Nine volunteers recognized by Township of Wellington North
KENILWORTH – Volunteer Service Awards from Wellington North Township were presented to nine people during a council meeting on June 23.
Police beat: Break-in, theft
MOUNT FOREST – Police are seeking help to identify the person(s) responsible for a break-in and theft at a local business.
Wellington North Farmers’ Market Strawberry Social well-attended
MOUNT FOREST – The Wellington North Farmers’ Market hosted a well-attended Strawberry Social in Mount Forest on June 21.
Rotary Club of Guelph donates $250,000 to Guelph Lake Nature Centre
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – As part of its Centennial Project, the Rotary Club of Guelph has donated $250,000 to the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) and the Grand River Conservation Foundation (GRCF) on June 20 in support of the new Guelph Lake Nature Centre (GLNC).
Arthur celebrates Canada Day early
ARTHUR – The Arthur Chamber of Commerce held a Canada Day street market on June 28 on Charles Street East, featuring an array of booths selling food and goods, as well as live music, games, face painting and temporary tattoos.
Palmerston Raleway Festival attracts crowd despite rain
PALMERSTON – On June 21, the All Aboard Palmerston Raleway Festival hosted local breweries, distilleries, food and live music for guests to enjoy.
Police offer summer safety tips for roads, trails, waterways
ORILLIA – As Ontario residents make summer plans, OPP officials say police will be ramping up enforcement and education around safety equipment for roads, trails and waterways.
Erin man charged in fatal late-night crash of off-road vehicle
ERIN – Emergency crews responded to the intersection of Sideroad 10 and 8th Line in Erin on June 28 at about 12:15am, where a utility task vehicle carrying four people had overturned.
Pilot receives minor injuries after plane flips while landing at Guelph Airpark
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – "Early indications from the investigation suggest that the plane flipped over just as the pilot was landing the small plane," police stated.