OTTAWA – Google and the federal government have reached an agreement for an annual contribution of $100 million to compensate Canadian news media companies.
Guelph man facing child pornography charges
GUELPH – A Guelph man faces child pornography charges following an investigation that began five months ago.
Officer punched, man arrested
GUELPH – A Guelph man faces several charges after a police officer was punched in the face while attempting to arrest a shoplifter last Friday night.
Petty theft at unknown location
FERGUS – Local police say they’re looking for help to apprehend a female suspect wanted for stealing $34 worth of goods from “a Fergus retailer” in two separate incidents.
Santa Claus arrives in Aberfoyle for Puslinch parade
PUSLINCH - The Puslinch Santa Claus parade in Aberfoyle took place on Nov. 26.
Fresh Perspectives photo exhibition opens at Guelph City Hall
GUELPH – Focus on Nature announced the opening of Fresh Perspectives, a new photography exhibit being presented at Guelph City Hall from Nov. 27 to Dec. 8.
Wellington Catholic District School Board selects chair, vice-chair for coming year
GUELPH – The Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) trustees selected their chair and vice-chair for the coming year at the board’s inaugural meeting on Nov. 20.
Cox Creek Cellars celebrates 25th anniversary with open house
GUELPH - Celebrating 25 years on Nov. 25, Cox Creek Cellars held an open house at the winery.
Holiday farmers’ market boxes available until Dec. 5
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Orders for holiday farmers’ market boxes are being accepted until Dec. 5.
Local mental health partners part of 988 Canada-wide suicide crisis helpline
GUELPH – You call 411 for directory assistance, 911 for emergencies, and now you can call 988 for urgent mental health support.
Police Beat: diesel and fuel spill on Jones Baseline
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A portion of Jones Baseline here was closed last week for the cleanup of manure and diesel fuel following a crash.
Five people taken to hospital after Erin crash
ERIN – Five people were sent to hospital, one with serious injuries, after a two-vehicle crash here on Sunday. Emergency crews responded to the collision, on Wellington Road 22 east of Hillsburgh, at about 5:45pm on Nov. 26.
Old Groves hospital to be demolished
FERGUS – It's official: the old Groves hospital here will be demolished and the Union Street property sold, with sale proceeds reinvested in future health care services in the area.
Chamber of Commerce transforms downtown Erin into ‘Window Wonderland’
ERIN - Downtown Erin sidewalks were packed last Friday November 17.
AgScape thinkAG career competition in Elora Nov. 23
CENTRE WELLINGTON – AgScape, Grand River Agricultural Society (GRAS) and the Upper Grand District School Board have partnered to host a day-long AgScape thinkAG Career Competition for more than 600 students in the City of Guelph, County of Wellington and County of Dufferin.