MOUNT FOREST – Business owners and residents gathered at the Mount Forest sportsplex on Monday night to discuss what’s behind a recent spate of break-ins, vandalism and theft in the town.
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Christmas tradition threatened by weather extremes: tree growers report harsher droughts
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Christmas tree growers in Wellington County and across southwestern Ontario are rethinking long-standing farming practices, and adapting how they farm to increasingly extreme weather patterns, including more drought events and intense rainfalls.
Guelph Wish Fund for Children launches Season of Wishes campaign
FERGUS – If you need a reason to smile, look no further than Rowan Black, a bubbly four-year-old from Fergus who sports his signature red eyeglasses and an infectious smile.
Erin draft budget proposes 2.5% tax increase
ERIN – Town staff presented the 2026 draft budget to Erin council on Nov. 27. It includes a proposed 2.5% tax increase to cover total operating expenses of $10.5 million and capital expenditures close to $9 million.
Province needs ‘reality check’ on funding to replace speed camera revenue: Lennox
GUELPH – Automated speed enforcement officially ended on Nov. 12 and the county has received $210,000 from the province for alternative road safety measures.
One person dead following three-vehicle crash near Moorefield
MAPLETON – Police say emergency crews responded to the collision, on Wellington Road 10 between Booth Street (Concession 8) and Concession 6, at about 8:30am on Dec. 2.
Perry, Tocher receive Luella Logan awards
GUELPH – University of Ottawa student Kyla Perry and past Wellington County warden Barbara Tocher have been recognized with awards named after the late Luella Logan, the county’s first female councillor.
Drivers urged not to take risks during National Safe Driving Week
ONTARIO – During National Safe Driving Week, Dec. 1 to 7, the Canada Safety Council and the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada are reminding drivers how quickly driving can go wrong.
New ambulance dispatch system brings more questions for 911 callers
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A new Medical Priority Dispatch System is changing how paramedics are responding to 911 calls in Guelph, Wellington and Dufferin counties, and the Region of Waterloo.
Council gets first look at benefits, challenges of starting public transit system
ELORA – It’s not feasible yet, but a township study indicates a good proportion of people in Centre Wellington would like and would use public transit if it was available.
Municipality hopes natural gas heating can come to Puslinch
ABERFOYLE – Enbridge Gas found a supportive audience at the Puslinch council meeting on Nov. 19 as it explained its plans for natural gas expansion across the province and possibly into the township.
Groves hospital launches ‘At Home’ program
FERGUS – Groves Memorial Community Hospital (GMCH), in partnership with Bayshore Integrated Care Solutions, is launching an “At Home” program to provide care in patients’ homes.
Holiday Giving Guide to be released Nov. 28
GUELPH – The University of Guelph is almost ready to release its Holiday Giving Guide and officials are reporting significantly higher participation this year.
Demand for Adopt-A-Family program up 5% again this season
GUELPH – The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington County’s Adopt-A-Family program is yet again seeing a five per cent increase in families and individuals reaching out for support over the holidays.
CW Black Committee collecting items for Hurricane Melissa victims
FERGUS – The Centre Wellington Black Committee is mobilizing community support for families in Jamaica impacted by Hurricane Melissa.