ELORA - On June 16 at approximately 11pm, Wellington OPP officers responded to a report of a suspicious person in the complainant’s yard.
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Elora Singers members perform as “Beardatones” in Elora
ELORA - A group of four gentlemen from the famous Elora Singers put on small concerts in small venues.
Longfield announces he won’t run again
GUELPH – Guelph MP Lloyd Longfield has announced he won’t be running for office in the next federal election.
County residents rate local quality of life highly in citizen satisfaction survey
GUELPH - An overwhelming majority of residents, 96 per cent, rate the quality of life in the County of Wellington as either “very good” or “good” according to a Citizen Satisfaction Survey conducted for the county by Ipsos Canada.
Multi-day heat warning issued for Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reminding residents to take precautions following a heat warning issued by Environment Canada on July 4.
Housing tops priority list in county’s updated strategic action plan
GUELPH – Housing, critical services, sound decision making and valuing staff are key priority areas identified in the County of Wellington’s updated strategic action plan.
Personal support worker accused of voyeurism takes witness stand at trial
GUELPH – The trial of a personal support worker formerly employed at the Eden House Care Facility in Guelph/Eramosa, resumed in Guelph court on June 28.
Long-awaited self-cleaning public toilet ready for use in Hoffer Park
ELORA – By public toilet standards, the new one in Elora’s Hoffer Park is pretty posh. It’s wheelchair accessible; has anti-graffiti walls; the toilet, sink and hand dryer are all touch-free; and, most impressively, it’s self-cleaning.
No breach of court order by Centre Wellington woman following email to senior OPP staff
GUELPH – Brenda Dolderman returned to Guelph court on June 27 after police alleged she breached a court-ordered condition of a Feb. 23 house arrest sentence.
Expansion of former Wellington Poultry abattoir to bring more jobs, new product line
ARTHUR - A new 25,521-square-foot addition is planned at the former Wellington Poultry abattoir, acquired by Brampton-based Amir Qulity Meats in 2022.
New study: Wellington County an ‘agri-food powerhouse’
WELLINGTON COUNTY – “This report confirms our knowledge that the farmers in Wellington County are leading the way in agricultural production in Ontario,” stated county Warden Andy Lennox.
Food Day Canada celebrating 20 years; kicks off with ‘Party on the Bridge’ Aug.1
ELORA – Food Day Canada was born in Elora, so it’s only fitting that Elora will host a kick-off event to mark the 20th anniversary of the national celebration of Canadian food, farmers and food producers.
Neighbourhood celebrates Pierpoint Park on June 24
FERGUS – About 40 people were on hand at Pierpoint Park last Saturday for a celebration of the “significance and uniqueness” of the parkland to the local community.
Township to pick up tab for extra garbage pickup in downtown Fergus, Elora
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township has worked out a deal with Wellington County to resume once-a-week garbage pickup in downtown Elora and Fergus.
Local youth takes first entrepreneurial leap with ice cream bike
FERGUS – Wellington Advertiser carrier Odyn Burtch saved his paper money to buy an ice cream bike.