PALMERSTON – A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Palmerston and District Hospital. Officials say two inpatients and five staff at the hospital have tested positive for the virus.
Wellington Road 123 reopened near Palmerston after serious accident
MINTO - Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a serious collision involving a single motor vehicle on Wellington Road 123, near Palmerston on Sept. 7, at approximately 6:15am.
Play chess against one of Canada’s top-rated players
CENTRE WELLINGTON — The Bookery is hosting a simultaneous chess exhibition on Sept. 9 from 3 to 7pm with international chess master Mark Plotkin.
Police beat: Counterfeit Cash Incident
ARTHUR – Police are looking for help to identify a man they say used counterfeit cash here - although they won’t identify where the incident took place.
Three local programs receive federal funding to increase support for substance users
GUELPH – Guelph MP Lloyd Longfield, on behalf of the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced more than $1.8 million in federal funding for three projects in Guelph through Health Canada’s Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP).
Louise Marshall Hospital emergency department to close Sept. 9 to 10
MOUNT FOREST – For the third time this summer, the emergency department at Louise Marshall Hospital here will temporarily close this weekend. The closure will take place between Sept. 9 at 5am and Sept. 10 at 7am.
Cambridge resident dead after Labour Day collision in Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A Cambridge resident is dead following a crash involving a motorcycle and vehicle on Monday. Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews were called to the collision between Fergus and Belwood on Sept. 4 just before 11am.
Second annual Centre Wellington Fun Day celebrates area’s diverse culture
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Elora’s Bissell Park was bumping with reggae, soca and Afro beats for Centre Wellington Fun Day on Sept. 3, presented by the Centre Wellington Black Committee.
Blue-green algae found in Belwood Lake
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has identified blue-green algae in Belwood Lake.
Four pets die in Arthur apartment fire
ARTHUR – Four pets died but no people were injured in an apartment fire here on Thursday afternoon. The Smith Street building houses Erni's Place restaurant on the main floor and apartment buildings in the basement.
Erin resident dies in four-vehicle crash in Caledon
CALEDON – An Erin resident is one of two people who died in a serious crash here on Wednesday. Caledon OPP officials say emergency crews responded to a four-vehicle collision on Airport Road, near Charleston Sideroad, on Aug, 30 at around 4pm.
Public health: 31 suspected drug-related deaths in region this year
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The local public health unit issued a statement on Aug. 31, International Overdose Awareness Day, warning area residents about the "devastating effects" of drug poisonings in the region.
Alma Optimist Club hosts classic car and truck show
ALMA – The Alma Community Centre parking lot was overflowing with classic cars and trucks on Aug. 26
New program gives a free Groves Baby onesie to babies born at Groves hospital
ABOYNE - Babies born at Groves Memorial Community Hospital will go home with a special, commemorative onesie thanks to a generous donation from Bill and Cheryl Rowe.