MOUNT FOREST – While there won’t be any swimming there, the site of the former Mount Forest swimming pool will still attract visitors as the new site of the Wellington North Farmers’ Market.
Students cautioned over AI-generated nude images
GUELPH – Two Guelph high school students were educated about child pornography offences last month after they were found to have used an artificial intelligence program to create nude images of several classmates.
Crime Stoppers releases 2024 statistics
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW) officials say there were 668 tips provided to the program in 2024, either through its toll-free number (1-800-222-TIPS) or its website (csgw.tips).
Drug strategy issues health alert after fentanyl poisonings
GUELPH – Local drug strategy officials have issued a health alert about fentanyl following "at least" 12 poisonings, including one death, over five days.
Peavey Mart to close all Canadian retail stores
GUELPH/MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest and Guelph Peavey Mart locations will soon be closing, along with all remaining locations across Canada.
Ontario Heritage Trust approves plaque honouring Rae Luckock
ARTHUR – Wellington North has received approval from the Ontario Heritage Trust to install a plaque in Arthur to recognize pioneering politician Margarette Rae Morrison, known as Rae Luckock.
WHSS raises over $9,000 in Warm Winter Wishes campaign
WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington Heights Secondary School’s annual Warm Winter Wishes campaign surpassed its $8,000 goal, raising $9,563 for disadvantaged families in the local community.
Five ways Canadians 55+ will impact all generations in 2025
TORONTO – According to predictions made by HomeEquity Bank in partnership with Ipsos, Canadians 55 plus will “throw out the traditional retirement playbook” and embrace new financial, technological and familial norms, that will have a ripple effect across younger generations.
Police beat: Officer assaulted: OPP
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A local man has been charged after a police officer was allegedly assaulted here earlier this week.
Wellington Heights students wrap up first semester activities
WELLINGTON NORTH – Students at Wellington Heights Secondary School have been completing culminating activities and final exams for Semester 1, which ends on Jan. 30.
Arthur students practice French with chef Susanne Thériault-Golds
WELLINGTON NORTH – Students at St. John Catholic School in Arthur practiced French, baked cookies, played music and learned about Métis history during an interactive lesson from Susanne Thériault-Golds on Jan. 22.
Break-in victims may find stolen property with York police: OPP
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local police are asking break-in victims to check if their stolen items are among those recovered by a neighbouring police force.
Fergus woman wins $40-million Lotto Max prize
FERGUS – Elizabeth Trafford's pleasant yet seemingly mundane weekend routine has, all of a sudden, changed her life. The Fergus retiree won the $40-million Lotto Max jackpot in the Dec. 10 draw.
Erin resident bilked out of $50,000 in ‘phishing scam’
ERIN – Police are once again warning people about scams after an Erin resident was bilked out of $50,000 last week. OPP officials say the victim received a phone call on Jan. 17 from someone posing as a fraud investigator from a local bank.
Four more people charged in scam that cost business $230,000
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Wellington County OPP officials say a Centre Wellington business called police last February to report it had lost $230,000 in "a phishing scam.”