GUELPH - Four local entrepreneurs have been selected to pitch for prime retail space in downtown Guelph through the Business Centre Guelph-Wellington’s “Win This Space” business competition.
County announces emergency child care program
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In response to the closure of local schools, Wellington County is offering a targeted emergency child care program for school-aged children.
Traditional Arthur Fall Fair cancelled; organizers moving to virtual format
ARTHUR – For the second year in a row, the traditional Arthur Fall Fair will be cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, organizers will be providing a virtual fair this year, "with the possibility of a few in-person" events/exhibits.
Drayton Fair cancelled again – but some events will carry on
MAPLETON - For the second year in a row the Drayton Fair is cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, officials note, many of the society’s traditional events will still take place.
Online Tartan Day concert set for April 6
FERGUS – WeeAlec Productions is presenting "National Tartan Day Concert … An at Home Celebration" on April 6.
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Wellington Terrace
ABOYNE – A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at the Wellington Terrace Long-Term Care Home, with up to five employees testing positive. The employees, currently asymptomatic and in isolation at home, will be retested.
Suspect arrested following armed carjackings
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Police have arrested a suspect following an afternoon crime spree involving several armed carjackings. On April 2 at about 12pm Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a robbery on Marden Road near Highway 6 north of Guelph.
Wellington County’s leaf, yard waste services now available
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County officials are reminding residents that yard waste services are now in full swing. "All six County of Wellington waste facilities are now accepting leaf and yard waste from residents, free of charge," states an April 1 press release.
OMA research: those 55 to 64 most likely to spread COVID-19 misinformation online
TORONTO – About six per cent of Ontario residents are spreading online misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic – and most of them are older than people might assume.
GRCA to accept camping reservations starting April 6
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) conservation areas will start…
Teen charged in two break-ins at Mount Forest businesses
MOUNT FOREST – A North Perth teenager has been charged in connection with two recent break-ins at businesses here.
Two charged after $145,000 worth of drugs seized during bust
PUSLINCH – A Puslinch man and Guelph man have been charged following a drug bust here last week.
Guelph man faces drug, probation charges after stop
GUELPH – On March 24 at about 1:30am, Wellington County OPP officers were conducting a RIDE program on the Hanlon Expressway near College Avenue.
Rockwood man charged with careless driving after hitting senior in wheelchair
GUELPH – A Rockwood man has been charged following a collision earlier this month that saw an elderly woman airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.
Province stresses protection, health, economy in budget
QUEEN’S PARK – The 2021 Ontario budget is the next phase of Ontario’s response to COVID-19, says Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy.