GUELPH – A jury convicted former Belwood resident Kyle Gemin of second degree murder in the 2020 death of his grandfather at his Maple Leaf Acres home.
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Track cyclist Cole Dempster sets sights on 2028 Olympics
HALTON – Of 2,200 athletes who attended qualifier events to compete for a spot on Team Canada, Cole Dempster is one of the 100 chosen to participate in the national final.
Indigenous creators express identity, community, healing in upcoming anthology
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Dozens of Indigenous creators from across the continent came together to create Mihko Kiskisiwin, but its roots are in Wellington County, going back five decades to the birth of Plume Society.
Save Our Water story featured in Jaffee book
ELORA – Local initiatives to save and protect drinking water in Centre Wellington and the City of Guelph are outlined in a new book by an American professor.
Guelph family writes children’s books; funds go to SickKids Hospital
GUELPH – Twelve-year-old Blake Scherer has released with his first book, Midge Goes Crackers, with the help of his grandfather Dennis Scherer.
Fergus boy collects 165 pounds of pop can tabs to help little girl get a wheelchair
FERGUS – It came as an out-of-the-blue request when Zander Renouf told his parents he wanted to collect pop can tabs to help someone get a wheelchair. But when your child wants to do a good deed, you want to comply, said his father Steve Renouf.
Staff highlights capital projects ahead of budget deliberations
CENTRE WELLINGTON – There are plenty of capital projects needed in the township and staff sought direction from council at its committee of the whole meeting on Oct. 16 to include them, or not, as they work on the 2024 draft capital budget.
Police investigating homicide after body found in motel
GUELPH – The Guelph Police Service is investigating a homicide after a woman was found dead last weekend.
Crown Harriston hosting annual Rocky Horror Picture Show event
HARRISTON – Local Rocky Horror fans can get their annual fix of their favorite flick at The Crown Harriston this weekend.
Six steps that can help prevent vehicle theft
Here are six things Canadians can do to protect their cars from theft.
Keep your vehicle running smoothly all winter
Here are a few safe winter driving tips from Aviva Canada:
Erin residents plant 150 trees and shrubs with Credit Valley Conservation
ERIN – Erin residents gathered on the Elora Cataract Trail and planted 150 trees and shrubs with Credit Valley Conservation on Oct. 21.
Elora’s Monster March parade kick-starts Halloween season
ELORA – Presented by Sensational Elora, the annual “Monster March” took place the evening of Oct. 21.
Operation Christmas Child shoebox campaign helps children in need
WELLINGTON COUNTY – This year’s Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection season is underway.
Gala raises over $132,000 for Children’s Foundation
GUELPH - The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington held its Once Upon a Time Gala on Oct. 14.
