This year, National Nursing week will run May 10 to 16, falling on the same week as International Nurses Day on May 12. The theme of this year’s Nursing Week is #WeAnswerTheCall.
OPP: human remains located near Mount Forest identified as missing person
WELLINGTON NORTH – Police say human remains have been located "in the bush in a rural area" just south of Mount Forest. Wellington County OPP responded to the location on May 4 shortly after 6:30pm, when someone reported finding the remains.
Company breaks ground on Eden Mills high-speed internet project
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Construction of new broadband infrastructure continues to move forward in Wellington County, as Cogeco Connexion breaks ground to bring high-speed internet service to more than 280 additional homes and businesses in the community of Eden Mills.
Children aged 12 to 15 can now pre-register for COVID-19 vaccine
The health unit made the announcement on Twitter the morning of May 6, one day after Health Canada authorized use of the Pfizer vaccine in children 12 to 15 years of age.
Police looking to identify man who had ‘interaction’ with youth
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Police are looking for help to identify a man they say was "involved in an interaction" with 15-year-old youth here last month.
OPP investigating rash of catalytic converter thefts
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Police are offering tips to help residents protect their vehicles following a rash of catalytic converter thefts over the last month.
Weapon, drug charges for Mount Forest man
MOUNT FOREST – On April 30 at about 1:30am, Wellington County OPP investigated a vehicle parked…
WDGPH launches tool for checking status of vaccination pre-registrations
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The local health unit has launched a new online tool to allow residents to check the status of their pre-registration for a COVID-19 vaccination. The new webpage, launched on May 5, is available at wdgpublichealth.ca/check-registration.,
Two charged but OPP still looking for break-in suspect
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Police have now recovered a replica firearm used in an early morning break-in here, but they're still searching for a suspect.
Children’s Foundation launches Free to Grow campaign
GUELPH - The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington has launched a fundraiser to get kids off a wait list and into a recreational activity.
Elora Farmer’s Market delays opening until May 22
ELORA – The Elora Farmers' Market will now open on May 22, instead of May 1 as initially planned.
UGDSB offering free webinar for parents entitled ‘Hope in Times of Uncertainty’
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB), along with several community partners, is offering parents and guardians the opportunity to participate in a webinar about maintaining hope in uncertain times.
Police beat: Man charged in break-in, attempted theft of trailer
GRAND VALLEY – On April 25 at about 6:13am, Dufferin OPP officers responded to a break and enter in progress at a rural property on Concession Road 2-3 here.
Husband, wife charged after getting physical with police
GUELPH – A Guelph husband and wife each face charges after a landlord and tenant dispute turned violent last weekend.
Patricia Tersigni named United Way 2021 campaign chair
GUELPH - United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin has named Patricia Tersigni as the 2021 campaign chair.