ERIN – The Rotary Club of Erin has committed $1,000 to Project Volya, an initiative led by three Canadian volunteers on the ground in Ukraine.
Police beat: Resident hospitalized with serious injuries from assault
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A local resident was hospitalized after being assaulted by two people here.
OPP: 30,000 chicks stolen from Huron County farm
SOUTH HURON – Police in neighbouring Huron County are looking for help to find the person(s) responsible for stealing 30,000 chicks from a farm. The 15-day-old chicks were stolen sometime between 3:30pm on April 19 and 2:20am on April 20.
Township receives close to $700,000 in latest OLG payment
ELORA – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is providing close to $700,000 in its latest payment to Centre Wellington for hosting Elements Casino Grand River in Elora.
Stepping Stone ‘ringing’ with community wins
GUELPH – It takes a village to tackle homelessness in Guelph-Wellington.
Alan Doyle to share new song at Guelph fundraiser
GUELPH - Acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter Alan Doyle will join local musicians and mental health advocates on April 30 for an intimate evening of stories and songs.
Township secures Connecting Links grant
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township was recently notified it will receive funding through the Ministry of Transportation’s 2023-24 Connecting Links Program, with a contribution of $2,849,176 toward the reconstruction of St. David Street North (Highway 6) from St. Andrew Street to Edinburgh Avenue.
Erin man charged with assaulting spouse
ERIN – A local man has been charged with assault causing bodily harm following an incident earlier this month involving his spouse.
Police beat: Spousal assault charge
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On April 13 at about 9:30pm, Wellington County OPP officers responded to reports of a disturbance at a Centre Wellington address.
Rotary Club of Guelph hosting film screening, Earth Day tree planting
GUELPH - The Rotary Club of Guelph is screening the film Call of the Forest at the Bookshelf Cinema for Earth Day, an event the club hopes will build excitement for the planting of a new forest in Guelph.
Plant a tree, build a forest to sequester carbon on Earth Day
GUELPH – A new almost 10-acre forest is planned in Guelph through a partnership between the City of Guelph, Trees for Guelph, and the Rotary Club of Guelph.
Guelph Humane Society Walk-a-thon wags its way back after long hiatus
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is pleased to announce the launch of the Happy Trails Walk-a-thon, taking place on June 4.
Hamilton cyclist dead after being struck by vehicle
MAPLETON – A Hamilton senior is dead after being hit by a vehicle while riding a bike here on Sunday. Emergency crews were called to the scene, on Wellington Road 12 between Wellington Road 8 and 12th Line, on April 16 at about 3pm.
Advertiser named best newspaper in province in its class
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington Advertiser has been named the top community newspaper in Ontario in its class for the fourth consecutive year.
Wellness focus of Lighthouse Festival coming to Wellington North, Minto
MOUNT FOREST – A wellness festival promoting everyday activities that support both physical and mental health is planned for the fall in Wellington North and Minto.