GUELPH – The 2021 Historical Walking Tours season has been delayed by the province-wide stay-at-home order but the Guelph Arts Council (GAC) plans on launching the weekly tours on May 9.
Fakhrashrafi, Rozario awarded 2021 Middlebrook Prize
GUELPH - The Art Gallery of Guelph has announced that Mitra Fakhrashrafi and Vince Rozario have been awarded the 2021 Middlebrook Prize for Young Canadian Curators.
Police still searching for gun used in early morning break-in
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Two suspects are in custody but police are still searching for a gun used in an early morning break-in here.
Mount Forest fire destroys garage, damages two homes
MOUNT FOREST – Firefighters from the Arthur and Mount Forest fire stations responded to a structure fire call in the area of Albert and Church Streets at around 10:30am on April 27..
WDGPH hopes to vaccinate 50% of eligible population by end of May
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local public health officials say the expected arrival of over 51,000 does of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine means more than half the region's eligible population should be vaccinated by the end of May.
Advertiser again named top newspaper in province in its category
TORONTO – The Advertiser won first place in the General Excellence category (circulation between 22,500 and 44,999), beating out 18 other entries, including fellow finalists Niagara This Week and Whitby This Week.
New jobs and housing portal launched for northern Wellington
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Northern Wellington Economic Development Partnership (NWEDP) has launched a new Northern Wellington Jobs and Housing Portal, nwjobsandhousing.ca.
Human remains discovered in wooded area in Guelph/Eramosa
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Local police have discovered human remains here in a wooded area near Wellington Road 30, just north of Guelph. "Investigators believe this to be an isolated incident and there is no threat to public safety," police stated.
Warning booms and buoys being installed at GRCA dams
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Installation of the booms/buoys, which warn paddlers, anglers and boaters to stay away from dams, is an annual safety procedure used by the GRCA to reduce the risk for people enjoying local reservoirs and waterways.
Upper Grand District School Board appoints new Director of Education
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has announced Peter Sovran will take over as director of education and secretary-treasurer for the board in September. He will take over from retiring director Dr. Martha Rogers, who has served as UGDSB director since 1995.
Fergus Walk for Dog Guides goes online again
FERGUS – The Fergus and Marsville Lions Clubs are holding a virtual Walk for Dog Guides to support the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides.
Fergus Fall Fair cancelled again – but organizers working on ‘alternative events’
FERGUS — The Fergus Agricultural Society has selected a new volunteer board of directors and announced the cancellation of the Fergus Fall Fair's traditional events in 2021 due to COVID-19.
UGDSB announces 2020-21 ‘Everyday Heroes’
GUELPH – Over the past year, many Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) staff, students, community members and volunteers continued to go above and beyond to support local schools and communities.
Police beat: Wellington North man faces meth, cannabis charges
MAPLETON – On April 11 at about 10:30pm, a Wellington County OPP officer conducted a traffic stop on Highway 6 north of Alma.
Be kind to Mother Earth on Earth Day – and every day
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Another Earth Day, another lockdown. What’s a person to do?