GUELPH – Make no mistake, Canada has a legal system, not a justice system, especially when it comes to gender-based violence, officials with Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis say (GWWIC).
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Local United Way works to address mental health struggles holistically
GUELPH – One in every three Canadians will face mental health struggles in their lifetime, according to Public Health. But United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin is working to address those struggles, and officials there believe “Better is Possible.”
Township, community foundation strike deal with Aypa Power
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Centre Wellington will reap the benefits of having a battery energy storage facility in the township – to the tune of about $160,000 per year.
Town of Erin adopts plan to regulate, manage short-term rentals
ERIN – Town council has voted to adopt a plan to regulate and manage short-term rentals in Erin.
Water meter replacement will cost $2.8 million
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township will spend $2.8 million to replace 4,720 water meters at private homes in the township in 2026.
County councillor concerned speed cameras may get scrapped
WELLINGTON COUNTY – “Premier (Doug) Ford needs to realize that not every municipality in Ontario is Toronto or Mississauga.”
Guelph/Eramosa man charged with harassment, sexual assault
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Wellington County OPP officials say police opened an investigation on Sept. 9 "after receiving information of a sexual assault" on Highway 7 in Guelph/Eramosa.
Palmerston Library welcomes Minto’s third community food pantry
PALMERSTON – The County of Wellington and the Town of Minto announced the opening of a new community food pantry at the Palmerston Branch of the Wellington County Library.
Past president wants to help Legion ‘into the 21st century’
MOUNT FOREST – Past Ontario Provincial Command president Derek Moore wants to help move the Royal Canadian Legion into the 21st century.
Local Legion member in top provincial spot; commits to cutting costs from the top
ELORA – Longtime Elora Legion member Lynn McClellan has reached the top, just as he predicted he would three years ago.
Minto native Finn Oxby chases gold in Youth Athlete of the Year competition
MINTO – Harriston native Finn Oxby is yet again making waves in the swimming world – this time by competing for Youth Athlete of the Year.
Fergus Fall Fair stays true to rural roots while entertaining thousands
FERGUS – The Fergus Agricultural Society’s fall fair ran Sept. 12 to 14, showcasing local agriculture, heavy machines and country music.
Drowning victim identified by relative hoping to repatriate body to India
ELORA – The cousin of a Brampton man who drowned in the Grand River last month has identified the 29-year-old victim as Navneet Singh.
Record breaking weightlifter presses importance of ‘showing up’
BELWOOD – There’s a special satisfaction from accomplishing something that once seemed out of reach, and that’s a message Alix McGregor hopes people take away from her story.
Over 300 tonnes of landfill diverted from county waste facilities since May
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Over 300 tonnes of landfill has been diverted from county waste facilities due to the acceptance of new materials.