MOUNT FOREST – A North Perth teenager has been charged in connection with two recent break-ins at businesses here.
Rockwood man charged with careless driving after hitting senior in wheelchair
GUELPH – A Rockwood man has been charged following a collision earlier this month that saw an elderly woman airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.
Two charged after $145,000 worth of drugs seized during bust
PUSLINCH – A Puslinch man and Guelph man have been charged following a drug bust here last week.
Guelph man faces drug, probation charges after stop
GUELPH – On March 24 at about 1:30am, Wellington County OPP officers were conducting a RIDE program on the Hanlon Expressway near College Avenue.
Province stresses protection, health, economy in budget
QUEEN’S PARK – The 2021 Ontario budget is the next phase of Ontario’s response to COVID-19, says Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy.
And they’re off… GrandWay Lounge now open
ELORA - The GrandWay Events Centre at the Grand River Raceway has re-opened, although capacity is limited to 50 guests.
OPP launches Project Safe Trade
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In order to increase public safety and reduce crime, the County of Wellington OPP is inviting members of the public to use their detachment parking lots to facilitate property transactions arranged online.
Fergus man faces child pornography, online luring charges
TORONTO – A Fergus man arrested by Toronto Police last week is facing child pornography, online luring and sexual interference charges.
Donation helps create LGBTQ+ youth services in rural Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Officials with Family Counselling and Support Services for Guelph-Wellington (FCSSGW) say a recent donation will help provide "lifesaving" services for rural Wellington youths who identify as LGBTQ+.
County libraries to reopen on April 1
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Library branches across the county will reopen on April 1 for limited in-person services. Browsing will be limited to 30 minutes and all patrons must complete screening upon entry and adhere to all COVID-19 public health measures.
Public health warns of fraudulent vaccination appointment texts
GUELPH – Public health officials are warning residents about a COVID-19 vaccination appointment texting scam that aims to obtain their personal information.
County proposes purchase of Guelph building for transitional shelter housing
GUELPH – The County of Wellington has approached the City of Guelph regarding the sale of its property at 65 Delhi Street. The county is proposing the property be used as a transitional housing project for those experiencing homelessness.
Crowd gathered to watch silo demolition in Drayton [VIDEO]
DRAYTON – Some likely wanted to get outside after a long winter without much to do, others were enthralled by the prospect of an explosion and some people just wanted to witness a significant change to the local rural landscape.
Dangerous driving charge for man on Highway 401
PUSLINCH – On March 14 at about 3:30am, Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a vehicle…
Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario aims to correct misconceptions
LONDON – March is national Epilepsy Awareness Month and Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario hopes to correct some misconceptions by sharing stories of real people.