FERGUS – The Food Forest Centre Wellington group launched a “Plant for Our Planet” challenge to spark the idea of making an Earth Day resolution.
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Local elementary school students attend 2023 Effective Speaking Competition
Effective speakers – On March 21, the Belwood and District Lions Club hosted the 2023 Effective…
Fusion win OMHA championship
Back-to-back red hats – On March 31 the Centre Wellington Fusion U11 AA team travelled to…
Compass Community Services adjusts mental health counselling services
GUELPH – Compass Community Services, a Guelph-based organization that provides the only quick access, single-session therapy service in Guelph and Wellington County, is closing its “brief therapy” service in Guelph as of June 1.
Senior charged with careless driving in October crash
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A Rockwood senior has been charged with careless driving causing bodily harm in connection with a serious two-vehicle crash here last fall.
Two charged in separate ‘partner violence’ incidents
MAPLETON – On April 1, Wellington County OPP officers responded to an address in Mapleton and initiated an intimate partner violence investigation.
St. Joseph Catholic School students noted World Down Syndrome Day
Socks – Students at St. Joseph Catholic School in Fergus noted World Down Syndrome Day by…
Caring for rabbits; the do’s and don’ts of Easter bunnies
WELLINGTON COUNTY- It’s generally accepted rabbits are adorable creatures. They hop around, most active in the early hours of the afternoon and are known to be quiet pets, making them a great fit for families with children.
Arthur Vipers win WOAA title
ARTHUR – The Arthur Vipers team captured the WOAA U18LL Elite Division championship on March 28, securing the title for the second year in a row.
WOWC supports permanent Mobile Crisis Response Team funding
LONDON – The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) has reiterated its support and request to the provincial government for permanent funding of the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) program across Ontario.
Minto Arts Gallery exhibit highlights family of artists
HARRISTON – The Minto Arts Council is hosting an exhibition of the works of artists Ian, Colin and Anne Williamson.
The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs helping youth in large numbers
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Youth wellness hubs in Wellington County and Guelph have become busy, and increasingly vital, places. There were over 22,000 visits to the six hubs located in the county and the city of Guelph in 2022.
Advisory committee positions open for self-nomination
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Township is inviting members of the public to serve on various advisory committees.
Youth advisory committee hopes for free roller skating this summer
PUSLINCH – Puslinch’s Youth Advisory Committee members Katey Whaling and Carter O’Driscoll…
London man accused in sexual assaults between 1993 and 2005
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A London man has been charged with sexual assault in connection with several incidents many years ago. Police say the victim reported the assaults took place in Guelph and Wellington County County between 1993 and 2005.