GUELPH – A Guelph man has been arrested in connection with several recent incidents of a nude man on local trails and parks.
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Police beat: OPP searching for man who committed indecent act
ROCKWOOD – Police are investigating after a man committed what police are calling “an indecent act” at Rockmosa Park on Sunday.
Minto businesses host ribbon cuttings
MINTO – Three new businesses held ribbon cutting ceremonies on May 9, joined by local dignitaries including MPP Matthew Rae, MP John Nater and Mayor Dave Turton.
Township hosting key projects open house
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Township of Centre Wellington is holding another key projects open house – an opportunity to learn about all the major projects the township has planned for 2025 and ask questions of key township staff.
Protestors plan to rally against Bill 5
GUELPH – “Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by unleashing Our Economy Act, will do everything but protect Ontario,” say the organizers of an upcoming rally against the bill.
Pavement overlay projects at various locations in the county
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Pavement overlay, including line painting and shoulder grading, in various locations throughout the county commenced May 6 and is anticipated to end mid-June.
Centre Wellington District High School students compete in Skills Ontario competition
WELLINGTON COUNTY – On May 6, three students from Centre Wellington District High School competed in the Skills Ontario competition.
Melville Church Garage and Bake Sale
FERGUS – Volunteers Doreen Broome, left, and Lorna Bevcar welcomed treasure seekers to Melville United Church in Fergus on May 17 for the Garage and Bake Sale. Participants browsed the curios and snapped up the freshly baked pies, brownies, and tarts on offer.
Rae announces emergency preparedness funding
MINTO – The province will provide $48,800 in funding to the Town of Minto for a standby generator at the Palmerston and District Community Centre.
Catholic school board approves revised policies on student transportation, facility partnerships
GUELPH – Two updated policies, regarding student transportation and facility partnerships, were approved during a Wellington Catholic District School Board meeting on May 5.
Police searching for five suspects in abduction, death of Cambridge man
GUELPH – Police are searching for five suspects connected to the death of a Cambridge man who police now say was assaulted and abducted prior to being left behind at the scene of a collision last week.
Doctor shares stories from Gazan NICU
EDEN MILLS – Resilience, generosity and playfulness were among the themes of Dr. Nour Khatib’s recent presentation about her work in Gazan hospitals last year.
Rae announces funding for backup generator at Palmerston arena
MINTO – The province will provide $48,800 in funding to the Town of Minto for a standby generator at the Palmerston and District Community Centre.
‘We just can’t keep up with the demand’: study shows number of people with dementia to double by 2050
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Raising awareness and advocating is at the forefront of the Alzheimer Society of Canada’s mission, as a dementia care crisis grows at a rapid rate, with little help to support patients and care workers alike.
Erin Tree Trust to host event in celebration of elder trees
ERIN – The Erin Tree Trust branch is set to host their chapter launch event focusing on preserving elder trees.