PUSLINCH – Puslinch’s Youth Advisory Committee members Katey Whaling and Carter O’Driscoll presented the committee’s proposed logo and committee goals and objectives to council at its March 22 meeting.
Advisory committee positions open for self-nomination
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Township is inviting members of the public to serve on various advisory committees.
Canada regains access to Japan’s beef market
OTTAWA - For the first time in two decades, Japan is reopening its doors to Canadian processed beef, states an Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) press release.
Children’s drama club takes the stage with two productions
FERGUS– Come on out and support our local youth talent and be thoroughly entertained by two unique and funny shows coming soon to the Fergus Grand Theatre.
Group launches Earth Day resolution challenge
FERGUS – The Food Forest Centre Wellington group launched a “Plant for Our Planet” challenge to spark the idea of making an Earth Day resolution.
Senior charged with careless driving in October crash
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A Rockwood senior has been charged with careless driving causing bodily harm in connection with a serious two-vehicle crash here last fall.
Two charged in separate ‘partner violence’ incidents
MAPLETON – On April 1, Wellington County OPP officers responded to an address in Mapleton and initiated an intimate partner violence investigation.
Advisory committee positions open for self-nomination
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Township is inviting members of the public to serve on various advisory committees.
Youth advisory committee hopes for free roller skating this summer
PUSLINCH – Puslinch’s Youth Advisory Committee members Katey Whaling and Carter O’Driscoll…
London man accused in sexual assaults between 1993 and 2005
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A London man has been charged with sexual assault in connection with several incidents many years ago. Police say the victim reported the assaults took place in Guelph and Wellington County County between 1993 and 2005.
Town insurance premium increases by 10%
ERIN - Council has approved a staff recommendation to renew its municipal insurance policy with Marsh Canada Inc. at an annual premium of $226,114 before tax.
Paramedics to continue responding from Hillsburgh fire station
ERIN - The Town of Erin and the City of Guelph have reached an agreement for the Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Service's continued use of Station 50 in Hillsburgh.
Police issue public safety alert following opiate overdoses
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Police are issuing a public safety alert following three opiate overdoses in the county this past weekend. "Thankfully, in each instance, naloxone was successfully administered and none of the overdoses were fatal," police stated in an April 2 press release.
Government says budget will help Canadians in difficult times; Chong calls it ‘terrible plan’
OTTAWA – One local MP calls it “fiscal fantasy,” but Liberal officials say the federal budget unveiled last week includes vital programs to help Canadians, including initiatives to address health/dental care and affordability.
Boy, 14, faces 17 charges involving sexual assault, child porn
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A local 14-year-old boy faces 17 sex assault and child pornography charges involving multiple victims over a 10-month period last year.