MINTO – On July 20 at about 10am, a Wellington County OPP officer observed tire debris in a live lane of traffic on Highway 89 here.
Headwaters Arts presents As the Story Goes
ALTON - Headwaters Arts is excited to present a most intriguing exhibit of over 55 pieces by 27 Headwaters artists from across the GTA and area.
Guelph Humane Society holds ‘cutest pet’ photo contest
GUELPH - On Aug. 1, the Guelph Humane Society (GHS) announced its inaugural “GHS cutest pet photo contest,” to celebrate our community’s furry companions while raising funds to support the welfare of animals in need.
Elora No Name Band performs at Knox Presbyterian
ELORA - The Elora No Name Band performed at Knox Presbyterian Church on Aug. 6
Charles Vandervaart second featured guest at Scottish Festival, on this weekend
FERGUS - The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games has announced that Canadian actor Charles Vandervaart will be a second featured guest for 2023.
Lions foundation seeks dog guide volunteers
BRESLAU – Volunteers are needed to support the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides (LFCDG).
OPP investigating fatal crash near Mount Forest on Saturday night
WELLINGTON NORTH – Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash here on Saturday night that left one person dead. Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews responded to the scene, on Wellington Road 6 near Mount Forest, on Aug. 5 at about 10pm.
Province announces funding for ‘fibre-based’ internet infrastructure in Erin
ERIN – The villages of Erin and Hillsburgh will eventually benefit from new high-speed internet infrastructure funded by the provincial and federal governments.
Emergency responders assist tuber with exit from Elora Gorge
ELORA – Emergency responders from Centre Wellington Fire Rescue safely assisted an individual in exiting the Elora Gorge after she fell from a tube while floating on the Grand River on July 31.
Blue Bonnet Lassies attend local and national competitions
CENTRE WELLINGTON — Dancers from the Blue Bonnet Lassies School of Highland dance travelled across Ontario and Canada to compete through the month of July.
Police Beat: Attempted Abduction in Mapleton Township
Attempted abduction PERTH EAST – Police are investigating an attempted abduction just outside…
Ballet Jörgen holding Nutcracker auditions; seeks dancers aged 8 to 17
GUELPH - Ballet Jörgen is returning to River Run Centre in December with two performances of The Nutcracker and once again is offering the opportunity for local dance students to perform with the professional dancers of Ballet Jörgen.
Coming Home Festival coming Aug. 11-13
GRAND VALLEY — On Aug. 11 to 13, Amaranth will be hosting the Coming Home Festival, a three-day music and wellness retreat.
Guelph General Hospital receives sizeable donation for stroke unit
GUELPH – The Foundation of the Guelph General Hospital is celebrating a gift from Alex and Deb Beath, previous owners of Guelph-based Artemis Technologies Inc.
Commission suspends trainer, issues $11,000 fine for ‘suspicious death’ of racehorse
TORONTO – The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued monetary penalties totaling $11,000 to a local standardbred trainer.