WELLINGTON COUNTY - Weather officials are predicting heavy snowfall for Saturday that could create hazardous driving conditions.
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Haldimand man faces drug, assault, theft charges after OPP cruiser rammed
PUSLINCH - A Haldiman County man faces numerous charges after police had to physically remove a suspect from a stolen vehicle that had rammed a cruiser with a trailer.
All publicly funded schools in Wellington were to close Jan. 15 due to OSSTF strike action
WELLINGTON COUNTY – All publicly funded elementary and secondary schools in Wellington were set to close on Jan. 15 due to ongoing Ontario Secondary School Teacher’s Federation (OSSTF) strike action.
Retail cannabis stores now less onerous, more affordable
KENILWORTH - While the rules surrounding retail cannabis may be easing up, Wellington North is not expecting a store in the near future.
Puslinch in final stages of budget approval
ABERFOYLE - Members of the public had their chance this week to look at details of the proposed 2020 Puslinch Township budget.
ETFO escalated strike action Jan.13
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) members will no longer supervise extra-curricular activities or field trips.
Crime Stoppers Month theme is ‘creating partnerships against crime’
MOUNT FOREST - Creating partnerships against crime is the 2020 theme for Crime Stoppers Month in Guelph Wellington.
Motivated committee volunteers are needed in Erin
ERIN - The Town of Erin is looking for knowledgeable, motivated community members to serve on municipal committees.
Catholic school board chair delivers inaugural address
GUELPH - Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) chair, Marino Gazzola delivered his inaugural address at the regular meeting of the board of trustees on Jan. 13.
Erin cadet promoted to Chief Warrant Officer
ERIN - David Crook, age 17, became the most recent cadet at 242 Ross Ferguson Squadron in Erin to earn the highest rank possible in the Royal Canadian Air Cadet Program.
Robbie Burns Supper in Hillsburgh
HILLSBURGH - St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church will host its traditional Robbie Burns supper on Jan 25.
Scouts plan spring craft fair
GUELPH – The 26th Guelph Scouts will hold a spring craft fair at Kortright Hills Public School on March 28, 10am to 3pm.
Treasure Shop event taking place Jan. 25
FERGUS – A used clothing event is set to take place later this month at a local church.
Foster families needed for autism dog training
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Autism Dog Services (ADS) organization is seeking foster families in the Wellington County area to help prepare puppies to become autism service dogs.
Sunrise receives $138,300 grant for arena
PUSLINCH - Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre has received an Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) Capital grant for $138,300.
