DRAYTON – The Drayton 150 celebration weekend is just around the corner, and organizers invite everyone to join in for a memorable celebration from June 27 to 29.
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Meet Perth-Wellington candidates at upcoming events
PALMERSTON – The federal election is scheduled for April 28, and there are several meetings and debates planned for Perth-Wellington voters to meet the candidates in their riding.
Police seek suspect after stolen truck crashes into home
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Emergency crews responded to the scene, on on Conservation Road near Highway 6, northwest of Guelph, on April 6 at about 2:30am.
Parents pen public letter alleging ‘Black children in UGDSB are not safe’
ROCKWOOD – Some parents are feeling frustrated by how Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) officials are responding to incidents of anti-Black racism.
OPP Inspector Steve Thomas moving on after 20 years serving county
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Inspector Steve Thomas, Commander of the Wellington County OPP Detachment, is saying goodbye to the county and hello to a new opportunity.
Blue Box Program transition to save county $2 million annually
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As of July 1, the Blue Box Program in Ontario will no longer be the county’s responsibility.
Crown Bath & Kitchen: True beauty, spectacular form and perfect function
It’s that time of year again, when thoughts turn to springtime renovations or even relocation. If you’re thinking about improving your home, whether for your personal enjoyment or for resale, the bathroom and kitchen is where a solid investment can really pay off.
Robinson Buick GMC donates $500,000 to new imaging centre
GUELPH – On March 26, The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital announced a $500,000 donation from local auto dealership Robinson Buick GMC.
Centre Wellington purchases long-coveted well on Middlebrook Road
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Mayor Shawn Watters called the $1.8-million purchase "a critical step toward ensuring the long-term sustainability and resilience of our community.”
Wellington North council paid total of $133,000 in 2024
KENILWORTH – The mayor and councillors in Wellington North were paid a total of $132,910 in 2024.
Centre Wellington approves urban boundary proposed by county
ELORA – The urban boundary of Elora and Fergus approved by township council in October will likely change in minor ways after it was revealed on March 25 that Wellington County planning staff had tweaked the boundaries to avoid farmland fragmentation.
County awards $22.3-million bridge replacement contract
WELLINGTON NORTH – Four deteriorating county bridges near Arthur will soon be replaced. On March 27, county council awarded the contract for the work to Mississauga-based Graham Bros. Construction for $22.3 million.
Old Groves hospital property back on the market
FERGUS – Groves Memorial Community Hospital officials announced on April 1 that the sale of the old hospital site will not proceed as initially planned.
44th Insights Juried Exhibition of Fine Arts hosts opening banquet
ABOYNE – The 44th Insights Juried Exhibition of Fine Arts hosted its opening banquet March 27 at 7pm.
Recent Grit switchers say it’s driven by Carney, Trump’s threats & the ‘ABC’ factor
ONTARIO – The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune suffered by the NDP and Conservative Party of Canada in recent months have reversed the fortunes of the Liberal Party – at least for now – leaving many to wonder how we got here.