WELLINGTON COUNTY – The wife of an OPP sergeant previously charged with obstructing justice now faces three more charges, including extortion.
Wellington Water Watchers launch #TapItForGood campaign
GUELPH - In its quest to persuade the Ontario government to end the issuing of water-taking permits to water bottling companies, Wellington Water Watchers has launched its #TapitForGood campaign.
UGDSB changes plan for staggered start to school year
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has altered its staggered entry plan for students returning to class.
Elora Community Theatre presents ‘Love Letters’ this weekend in Bissell Park
ELORA – Production is a fundraiser for ECT, starring Centre Wellington mayor, and aims to encourage the re-opening of cultural events in the community.
Turkey farmers recognize essential workers at processing plants
ARTHUR – Turkey Farmers of Ontario (TFO) representatives served complimentary boxed lunches to employees of Golden Valley Farms in Arthur on Aug. 27 to thank them for their efforts throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Final liaison meeting on Centre Wellington Tier 3 Water Budget Study is Sept. 2
CENRTE WELLINGTON – The sixth, and final, Community Liaison Group (CLG) meeting on the Centre Wellington Tier 3 Water Budget Study will be held online on Sept. 2 at 6:30pm.
Township encouraging residents to shop, dine locally for ‘Canada United’ weekend
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Township officials here are encouraging local residents to take part in a…
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Guelph retirement home
GUELPH - Public health officials have declared a COVID-19 outbreak at The Village of Arbour Trails Retirement Home.
COVID-19 assessment centre to move from Mount Forest to Fergus
FERGUS – On Aug. 31 the old Groves hospital in Fergus will become the new COVID-19 assessment centre in Wellington County and the centre in Mount Forest will close.
Group fighting nuclear waste dump meets with support from Wellington Water Watchers
TEESWATER – Protect Our Waterways – No Nuclear Waste held a strategic planning and…
Police beat: Foot chase foiled
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A Fergus man faces four charges after he led police on a brief chase here…
Second Downtown Mount Forest Sidewalk Sale Shopping Saturday held Aug. 22
Street closed – The second Downtown Mount Forest Sidewalk Sale Shopping Saturday was held on…
Guelph and Wellington County launch digital service squad; receives $115,000 FedDev grant
GUELPH – The Business Centre Guelph-Wellington, in partnership with the Downtown Guelph…
Firefighters’ toll booth fundraiser for muscular dystrophy can go ahead
FERGUS – The Fergus Firefighters Association will be holding a toll booth fundraiser in…
Community foundation supports 30 local projects with COVID-19 programs
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Using local donations and federal funding, the Centre Wellington Community Foundation (CWCF) has provided over $120,000 in grants to 30 charitable projects in Wellington County as part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.