WELLINGTON COUNTY – The local health unit has unveiled a plan that aims to administer up to 10,000 COVID-19 vaccines per day and have three quarters of the region's population (16 and above) vaccinated by early August.
Trails near Guelph Lake to close next week for tree maintenance
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – Public trails near Guelph Lake here will be closed for four days next week for tree maintenance. The Grand River Conservation Authority announced the closures on Feb. 12.
OPP: Homeowner startled when suspect breaks in front door
INVERHAUGH – A Stratford man has been charged after a homeowner here caught someone breaking into their home through the front door.
County unveils takeout tool/map to encourage support of local businesses
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county has unveiled a new online tool that encourages residents to order takeout from local businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, notably the latest province-wide lockdown.
Public health officials identify first local case of COVID-19 UK variant
GUELPH – Many residents may be worried about the inevitable arrival of COVID-19 variants, but public health officials say the first case was actually in the region a month ago.
International Plowing Match going ahead this fall
KAWARTHA LAKES – The International Plowing Match (IPM) and Rural Expo will be going ahead as planned here this fall.
Bridge re-elected chair of WOWC economic development committee
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County councillor and Minto Mayor George Bridge, has been re-elected…
Wellington Terrace residents receive second dose of COVID-19 vaccine
ABOYNE – Residents at Wellington Terrace Long-Term Care Home received their second dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Feb. 8.
Passenger dead following serious single-vehicle crash
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – Police are investigating a serious crash here on Sunday afternoon that resulted in the death of a passenger and sent two others to hospital.
St. David Street bridge to close on Monday for movie shoot
FERGUS – The St. David Street bridge in Fergus will be closed all day on Monday for a movie shoot. Centre Wellington Township made the announcement on its Facebook page on Feb. 3.
BBBS of North Wellington cancels Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser
NORTH WELLINGTON – Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington (BBBS) has cancelled its annual Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fergus Scottish Festival will offer virtual event again this year
FERGUS – "With careful consideration, we have acknowledged that a live event like our festival with crowds in the thousands is unrealistic in the current and unprecedented pandemic situation," festival officials announced in a Feb. 5 press release.
OPP: Man charged after he broke into house and was confronted by homeowner
FERGUS – Police say a would-be thief who was confronted by a homeowner and then tried to flee on a bicycle has been charged.
Police beat: Man charged in theft
Man charged in theft ROCKWOOD – On Jan. 16 at about 4:30am, Wellington County OPP responded to a…
Speeder wouldn’t leave vehicle
GUELPH – On Jan. 25 at about 6:15pm, a Wellington County OPP officer was monitoring traffic on…