MAPLETON – The Mapleton Fire Department responded to a fire at a farm and metal business on Sideroad 15, south of Wellington Road 8, at 11:58am on June 8 after a 911 call was placed by a passerby.
Masks no longer mandatory at local hospitals
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Starting Friday, masks are no longer required at the three hospitals in Wellington County. Patients, staff and visitors are now encouraged - but not required - to wear masks.
Public health urges caution to avoid risks due to poor air quality
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say the air quality in the region is "high risk" and area residents should take precautions – at least for the next few days.
Canada Post: mail delivery could be disrupted province-wide due to poor air quality
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Mail delivery could be delayed across the county until air quality conditions improve, according to Canada Post's social media channels.
Police investigating more suspicious fires in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – Another vehicle fire in Mount Forest has the Wellington OPP crime unit investigating.
Local teenager facing child pornography charge
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A local teenager is facing child pornography charges after distributing intimate images of another teen on social media.
Glass Tiger to headline Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games
FERGUS – Glass Tiger will headline the musical lineup for the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games this summer. The Grammy-nominated band from Newmarket rose to international fame after the 1986 release of its debut album 'The Thin Red Line.'
Environment Canada issues air quality alert for Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Environment Canada has issued a special air quality alert for Wellington County, and much of southern Ontario, due to smoke plumes from Quebec and northeastern Ontario. "High levels of air pollution have developed due to smoke from forest fires," the June 7 alert states.
New outdoor performance pavilion at Elora Centre for the Arts now complete
ELORA – The Elora Centre for the Arts’ construction of an outdoor performance pavilion on its two-acre property in downtown Elora is now complete.
Homewood hosts first annual Mental Health Symposium
GUELPH – On May 31, Homewood Health Centre held its first annual mental health symposium at the Delta Hotel and Conference Centre in Guelph.
Fergus to host International Fly Fishing Film Festival
FERGUS – The 2023 International Fly Fishing Film Festival is coming to Fergus on June 11 featuring 10 short and feature-length films.
Blue Bonnet Lassies dance their way to top honours in recent competitions
FERGUS - On March 18, Maribelle McBroom competed at the Montreal Highland-Open Indoor Competition, in Point Claire, Qc.
Cyclist sent to hospital after collision with pickup truck
FERGUS – A 90 metre portion of Forfar Street East, between Douglas Crescent and Gartshore Street, was closed by Wellington County OPP for around two hours on June 5 for a collision investigation.
Assault, mischief charges
PALMERSTON – On May 6 Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a vehicle being taken by a family member without consent.
Charges for ‘major vehicle defects’
FERGUS – On May 24 at about 2:30pm, a Wellington County OPP officer stopped a commercial motor vehicle on Glengarry Crescent here.