GUELPH – Children aged 5 to 11 can get their COVID-19 vaccine in Stone Road Mall from Nov. 25 to Dec. 16.
Palmerston building demolished after major structure fire
PALMERSTON - Minto Fire, along with Mapleton and North Perth fire departments, have wrapped up operations at a fire that destroyed a building on Norman Street here.
Residents evacuated near scene of major structure fire in Palmerston
PALMERSTON - Residents near the scene of a major structure fire in Palmerston are currently being evacuated due to heavy smoke in the area.
With snow squalls forecasted for Wellington County, here are some winter driving safety tips
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued snow squall warnings and winter weather travel advisories on Nov. 18 covering Wellington County.
Minto Arts Christmas Show and Silent Auction underway for 2021
HARRISTON – The Minto Arts Council’s annual Christmas show and silent auction opened Nov. 16 and continues until to Dec. 4
Centre Wellington Community Foundation announces $10,000 to tackle food insecurity
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Community Foundation (CWCF) has awarded a $10,000 grant with the aim of tackling food insecurity in the area.
Old Fashioned Christmas Arthur parade theme
ARTHUR - Santa Claus is coming to town for the OptiMrs Santa Claus Parade on Nov. 27. The parade kicks off at 7pm, beginning near the Arthur Optimist Pavillion off Tucker Street.
Celtic rock band Mudmen returning to Fergus’s Grand Theatre in December
FERGUS – Mudmen, Canada’s Celtic Rock Warriors, have yet weathered another storm surviving the long COVID-19 world shut down with a whole new line-up except for founding members Sandy and Robby Campbell.
Tree Trust has a ‘green’ gift idea
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BlueTriton operating permits renewed for five years by environment ministry
PUSLINCH - The Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has renewed the operating permits of Triton Water Canada Holdings Inc., (operating as BlueTriton Brands Inc.) for its Erin and Puslinch sites for five years.
OPP amend charge in high school incident to assault with a weapon
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Wellington County OPP have amended the criminal charge against a 14-year-old male high school student from assault to assault with a weapon.
MPP Randy Pettapiece won’t seek reelection in 2022
PERTH-WELLINGTON – Local MPP Randy Pettapiece will not be on the ballot in the next provincial election.
Three people injured in single vehicle collision
GUELPH/ERAMOSA - On Nov. 12 at approximately 4pm, Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a serious collision involving a single motor vehicle on Highway 6, near Wellington Road 22, south of Fergus. Initial reports indicated that a grey sedan had lost control and three people
Communities across Wellington County pause to remember the fallen on Nov. 11
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Royal Canadian Legion branches in communities across Wellington County took part in Remembrance Day services on Nov. 11, bringing members of the community together to honour those that paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Schools will remain open for snow days this winter, boards say
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) and Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) have released inclement weather procedures for this winter indicating schools will remain open if buses are cancelled.