ARTHUR – Two Arthur residents face methamphetamine and weapon charges after a drug bust here last week.
Region’s active COVID-19 case count reaches highest total since spring
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting 100 new COVID-19 cases between Dec. 10 and 12. Active cases region-wide have risen to 224 as of Dec. 6, the highest total since late May.
Fire services respond to coverall shed fire in Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH - Wellington North Fire Services and Minto Fire Department responded to a coverall shed fire on Dec. 12.
Driver transported to hospital in life-threatening condition
ERIN - Wellington County OPP responded to a collision on Trafalgar Road at Sideroad 17, south of Hillsburgh on Dec. 11.
Province expanding COVID-19 booster eligibility, tightening proof of vaccination requirements
TORONTO – The provincial government has announced measures to expand eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots and tighten proof of vaccination requirements in response to rising case numbers and the spread of the Omicron variant.
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Palmerston hospital
PALMERSTON – A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Palmerston and District Hospital (PDH), after one inpatient and two staff tested positive.
Guelph’s favourite Messiah is back
GUELPH – Just before Christmas on Dec. 18 at 7:30pm join the Guelph Chamber Choir (GGC) as it returns to the comfort and pristine acoustics of the River Run Centre in downtown Guelph, presenting Handel’s masterpiece, Messiah.
ECT presents the classic ‘Jane Eyre’
ELORA – Elora Community Theatre (ECT) is thrilled to once again be performing on the Fergus Grand Theatre stage after being closed by the pandemic since February 2020.
Elora Sculpture Project seeks submissions for 2022 exhibition
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Elora Sculpture Project is a seasonal, outdoor exhibition running from May 15 to Oct. 15.
Registration for March break Arts Explosion Camp now open
GUELPH – Guelph Dance is accepting registration for its annual March Break Arts Explosion Camp.
Santa Claus visits Fergus for traditional parade
Parade day – Santa Claus came to Fergus on the afternoon of Dec. 4 to welcome back the…
Compass Community Service celebrates 35th
GUELPH – Compass Community Services will celebrate its 35th anniversary virtually, with staff, volunteers, and its board of directors on Dec. 10.
Waste depot in Harriston for December
HARRISTON – The Mobile Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Depot is moving from the Aberfoyle…
Lions for Justice club collects donations for Wyndham House
GUELPH – The Lions for Justice club at St. James Catholic High School collected items for Wyndham House in a school wide clothing drive.
CVC named a GTA Top Employer for second consecutive year
MISSISSAUGA – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) was named one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for a second year in a row.