CENTRE WELLINGTON – A Cambridge resident is dead following a crash involving a motorcycle and vehicle on Monday. Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews were called to the collision between Fergus and Belwood on Sept. 4 just before 11am.
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Second annual Centre Wellington Fun Day celebrates area’s diverse culture
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Elora’s Bissell Park was bumping with reggae, soca and Afro beats for Centre Wellington Fun Day on Sept. 3, presented by the Centre Wellington Black Committee.
She gave him her kidney – and he stole her heart
ELORA – Whether it was a match made in heaven remains to be seen, but doctors certainly approved the match between Emma Smith and Ben Doerksen. Smith got the all clear to donate her kidney to Doerksen late last year..
Blue-green algae found in Belwood Lake
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has identified blue-green algae in Belwood Lake.
Council paves way for McDonald’s restaurant in Elora
ELORA – Centre Wellington council has agreed to lift a holding provision from a property on Wellington Road 7, paving the way for a McDonald's drive-thru restaurant.
Wellington North applies for Housing Accelerator Fund dollars, talks municipal funding
KENILWORTH – Wellington North hopes to dip into a $4-billion federal Housing Accelerator Fund as the municipality considers how it will pay for growth.
Proposed St. David Street North development will add to Hwy. 6 traffic woes: residents
FERGUS – Worries about traffic, wildlife and maintaining their rural lifestyle were the main concerns raised on Wednesday night by neighbours of a housing development proposed for 961 St. David Street North in Fergus.
Four pets die in Arthur apartment fire
ARTHUR – Four pets died but no people were injured in an apartment fire here on Thursday afternoon. The Smith Street building houses Erni's Place restaurant on the main floor and apartment buildings in the basement.
Erin resident dies in four-vehicle crash in Caledon
CALEDON – An Erin resident is one of two people who died in a serious crash here on Wednesday. Caledon OPP officials say emergency crews responded to a four-vehicle collision on Airport Road, near Charleston Sideroad, on Aug, 30 at around 4pm.
Public health: 31 suspected drug-related deaths in region this year
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The local public health unit issued a statement on Aug. 31, International Overdose Awareness Day, warning area residents about the "devastating effects" of drug poisonings in the region.
Building Faster Fund unlikely to have ‘huge impact’ in Wellington County: warden
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The provincial government’s announcement of a $1.2-billion fund to help municipalities support the creation of new housing may have been the biggest news to come out of the 2023 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference.
Agricultural societies struggle with lack of youth volunteers
WELLINGTON COUNTY — Many agricultural societies in the county have seen a drop in youth volunteers, causing some of them to have a difficult time getting by with fall fairs.
Chris Bults memorial tournament a success
MOOREFIELD – Fourteen co-ed baseball teams participated in the second annual Chris Bults Memorial Baseball Tournament in Moorefield on Aug. 26.
Golf tourney benefits Cancer Patient Services
MOUNT FOREST – The winners of the 19th annual Harry Bye Cancer Patient Services Golf tournament at Pike Lake Golf Centre on Aug. 2 was a team from The Cooperators.
Alma Optimist Club hosts classic car and truck show
ALMA – The Alma Community Centre parking lot was overflowing with classic cars and trucks on Aug. 26