WELLINGTON COUNTY – As of March 24, 12 schools in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region, including two in Wellington County, are reporting active COVID-19 cases.
Vandals strike several Fergus buildings with graffiti
FERGUS – Police are looking for help to find the person(s) responsible for "homophobic" and "derogatory" graffiti on several buildings here. Wellington County OPP responded to multiple reports of mischief to buildings and vehicles located in downtown Fergus on March 23.
Mount Forest Fireworks Festival cancelled again due to pandemic
MOUNT FOREST – For the second year in a row, the Mount Forest Fireworks Festival has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials announced the cancellations of the event, set for July 15 to 19, in a March 22 statement.
Paramedic service receives $6.1 million to provide in-home care to seniors
GUELPH – Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services (GWPS) will receive $6.1 million to provide in-home care to seniors in Guelph and Wellington County. The Ministry of Long-Term Care funding, spread over four years, was announced by GWPS on March 22.
OPP: Arthur residents facing drug, weapon charges
MOUNT FOREST – Two Arthur residents are among three people facing drug and weapon charges following an incident here earlier this week.
Fergus resident charged with impaired driving, assaulting OPP officer
FERGUS – A Fergus resident has been charged with impaired driving and assaulting a police officer following a traffic stop here earlier this week.
March is Epilepsy Awareness Month
LONDON - March is national Epilepsy Awareness Month and Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario hopes to correct some misconceptions by sharing stories of real people.
Police beat: Fergus man charged after false report of car theft
WATERLOO – A Fergus man is facing several charges, including impaired driving and child abandonment, after he falsely reported to police his vehicle was stolen with his child inside.
Water Watchers to participate in North America-wide protest
GUELPH - Wellington Water Watchers (WWW) will join communities from Maine, California, Michigan, Colorado, and Florida in an online protest, calling on regulatory agencies and legislators to closely examine Nestle´s sale of its North American operations to a private equity firm.
BBBSCW raises $50,000 at ‘Big Night In’ virtual gala
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington (BBBSCW) raised $50,000 at its virtual gala, called the Big Night In, on March 13.
County reopening EarlyOn Centres next week for first time in a year
WELLINGTON COUNTY – EarlyON Centres in Drayton, Erin and Mount Forest will be among those opening next week for the first time in a year. Five facilities in total will reopen on March 22.
Kids Help Line ‘Free from hunger’ campaign open for donations
GUELPH - The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington has launched its annual campaign, Help Kids Live Free from Hunger.
Rehabilitation work on Hagans and Armstrong bridges on Jones Baseline to begin April 6
Bridge work – The County of Wellington has announced rehabilitation work on the Hagans and…
Elora, Erin BIAs receive Digital Main Street Project support
GUELPH - Innovation Guelph has announced two more Community Collaboration projects through the Digital Main Street Project.
Polycon donates $100,000 to Guelph General
GUELPH- Guelph General Hospital is celebrating a generous gift of $100,000 from Polycon Industries…