MINTO – The most recent incident took place on Dec. 9 at about 5:30pm. Emergency crews responded to a collision between two vehicles and a cyclist on Highway 9 near Anna's Lane, just outside Harriston.
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Province gives green light to controversial ‘Hidden Quarry’ after 13-year saga
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The province has green-lit a new aggregate operation 13 years after James Dick Construction first applied to tap into a dolomite deposit at the so-called “Hidden Quarry” southeast of Rockwood.
Belwood and District Lions Club sponsor annual Breakfast with Santa
BELWOOD – It was a snowy Saturday morning Dec. 6 and the Belwood Community Hall was filled with wide smiles and happy chatter as hundreds of people attended the annual Breakfast with Santa sponsored by the Belwood and District Lions Club.
Fergus Pipe Band marks end of parade season with holiday celebration
FERGUS – The Fergus Pipe Band marked the end of parade season with a holiday celebration at the Fergus Legion on Dec. 6.
Parents at St. Joseph Catholic School held a Christmas “give” shop
FERGUS – Parents at St. Joseph Catholic School in Fergus held a Christmas “give” shop on Dec. 4 and 5 at St. Joseph Catholic Church next door.
Possession, trafficking charges after police stop
GUELPH – An Eden Mills woman and Guelph man are facing drug charges following a traffic stop.
Police beat: Distraction theft
FERGUS – Police are looking for help to identify two suspects in a recent distraction theft.
Meth charge for Arthur woman
MOUNT FOREST – An Arthur woman was charged with drug possession after police responded to a residence here for an unrelated matter.
Drinking and driving
FERGUS – On Dec. 3 at about 2pm, Wellington County OPP officers were conducting a RIDE program at Orangeville Road and Scotland Street in Fergus.
Two health workshops in December at EWFHT
ERIN – December will be light on community workshops at the East Wellington Family Health Team as only two workshops are on offer.
Hazardous Waste Depot moving to Riverstown for December
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Mobile Household Hazardous Waste Depot is moving to the Riverstown Waste Facility for the month of December and will be open to Wellington County residents on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays between 8am and 4pm.
WCDSB staff learn about human trafficking, internet child exploitation
GUELPH – Human trafficking and internet child exploitation are increasing at an alarming rate, according to Guelph Police.
Guest storyteller to appear at Guelph Civic Museum
GUELPH – The Guelph Guild of Storytellers is set to host its next gathering, Tales from the Hill, at the Guelph Civic Museum on Dec. 11 at 7pm.
Gospel music on its way to Guelph
GUELPH – The excitement is building for Joy In The City 7, A Gospel Christmas Celebration.
Theatre Guild announces casting call for Having Hope at Home
HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild is holding an open casting this week for a comedy production to be staged in the spring of 2026.