GUELPH – Wellington County council has endorsed the continuation of county-provided recycling services, but is concerned a local plan leaves out some industrial, commercial and institutional groups.
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Gilbert Rugby honours local club president
FERGUS – When Joe Bowley moved to Canada from England nearly 20 years ago, he found a home at the Fergus Highland Rugby Club.
Student walks 100km, raises $11,000 for hospitals in year-long challenge
FERGUS – If generosity starts with a single step, satisfaction comes from completing a goal, says Rajvir Khanuja. The 17-year-old had set a goal for himself in 2023: to walk 10km on every long weekend in the year to raise funds for local hospitals.
Ontario Agricultural College marks 150th anniversary
GUELPH – The Ontario Agricultural College launched its 150th anniversary celebrations on May 1 with an event for faculty, staff and students featuring ice cream made on campus with ingredients from the college.
Volunteer of the Year recipient Ken Williams draws a crowd
ABERFOYLE – Fans of Ken Williams crammed into the Puslinch council chamber on May 1 to see the long-standing Optimist Club member receive the township's Volunteer of the Year award.
Wellington North man pleads guilty to lesser assault charge following Arthur incident
GUELPH – A Wellington North man charged with sexual assault and threatening to kill a cop has pleaded guilty in Guelph court to a lesser offence of assault.
Highway 7 fire destroys garage, damages home
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A fire at a Guelph/Eramosa home this afternoon engulfed a garage and started spreading into the house before firefighters could stop it.
Centre Wellington council considers break for Elora Rocks
ELORA – Rich Wigmore and Cassie Silverthorne kind of knew what they were getting into when they took over management of the Elora Rocks in 2021. Now they find themselves between a rock and a hard place.
Coroner’s office clears itself of wrongdoing after review into seizure of reporter’s property
GUELPH – The provincial coroner has investigated and cleared itself of any wrongdoing in the seizure of a Guelph Today reporter’s personal property in December.
Five days of wellness: UGDSB celebrates Mental Health and Education Week
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) will participating in Mental Health and Education Week again this year, from May 6 to 10.
Erin, Rockwood post offices among possible housing sites
WELLINGTON COUNTY – “Building Homes on Public Lands” is a section in the “More Affordable Homes” chapter of the 2024 federal budget, and two Wellington County post office properties might be among those that could be considered for housing in the future.
Cause of smelly water in Puslinch may have been chemical spill: report
PUSLINCH – The stench in the water may have dissipated, but something still smells rotten, says Puslinch resident Jason Ganning. He is among many homeowners in the township who began experiencing smelly water coming from their taps last summer.
Arts council to hold seventh annual Minto Juried Art Show
MINTO – The Minto Juried Art Show is an annual event in the Town of Minto that will be running this year for the seventh time from May 9 to 24.
Library branches have a lot going on this month
If there’s one thing we love at Wellington County Library, it’s bringing together Canadian books and young readers.
Mapleton boys help Woolwich team to victory
MAPLETON – Mapleton residents Emmett Colwill and Jaxon McGuire are celebrating an amazing season with their U15 ‘A’ Woolwich Wildcat team.