WELLINGTON COUNTY – Police are issuing a public safety alert following three opiate overdoses in the county this past weekend. "Thankfully, in each instance, naloxone was successfully administered and none of the overdoses were fatal," police stated in an April 2 press release.
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Moorefield couple wins $500,000 in OLG draw
TORONTO – A Moorefield couple is $500,000 richer after winning second prize in the OLG's Daily Grand draw. Michael and Lynda Boyd matched five main numbers to win $25,000 a year for life in the Feb. 27 draw.
Mapleton Township reappoints integrity commissioner
MAPLETON – Guy Giorno, a consultant with Fasken Martineau Dumoulin LLP, has been reappointed as integrity commissioner for the Township of Mapleton.
‘Symbol of inclusion’: delegates advocate for rainbow crosswalks in Wellington North
KENILWORTH – A group of north Wellington residents hope to get council’s support for rainbow crosswalks in Mount Forest and Arthur.
Harriston Rising to host Egg Scramble at Harriston Legion branch on April 8
HARRISTON – Local families will have a chance to participate in a unique Easter experience on April 8, courtesy of a local downtown business association.
Hospital foundation gets assist from Legion
Grant for hospital – The Mount Forest Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation (LMHF) was the recent recipient of a grant from the Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Provincial Command branches and Ladies’ Auxiliary Charitable Foundation.
Junior broomball tournament held at Palmerston arena
PALMERSTON – The 16th annual Junior Co-ed Broomball Tournament was held in Palmerston from March 9 to 12.
Open houses planned at Grove Hubs
PALMERSTON – The Grove Wellington Guelph is inviting parents and caregivers to come to open house events to see the spaces where their youth are spending time.
Optimists host Easter egg hunts
MINTO – The Town of Minto Optimist Club is hosting Easter Egg Hunts in three locations for local youngsters on April 8.
Spring Craft Show and Silent Auction held at the Arthur Legion
Craft show – Despite the threat of freezing rain, the March 25 Spring Craft Show and Silent Auction at the Arthur Legion was very well attended.
Reflections: Our lives should bear fruit
The day after His triumphal entry into Jerusalem, Jesus was hungry (Mark 11:12). Looking for food,…
Town supports Elliott’s nomination to OSUM executive committee
MINTO – Town council has approved a motion of support for councillor Ron Elliott’s nomination to the executive committee of Ontario Small Urban Municipalities (OSUM).
Arthur and District Horticultural Society held their first meeting of 2023
Sign of spring – In a sure sign that spring has arrived, 15 members of the Arthur and District…
Mapleton Township threatens fines for local farmer selling puppies
MAPLETON – Township officials are putting a local farmer selling puppies out of his barn on notice. Two puppies recently purchased from the farm were euthanized after being diagnosed with parvovirus, a vaccine-preventable disease.
SIU finds no wrongdoing by OPP in death of Kenilworth man
MISSISSAUGA – The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has completed its investigation into police involvement connected to the death of a 47-year-old Kenilworth man late last year.