GUELPH – A Brampton man was arrested on Feb. 9 as part of an ongoing Guelph Police Service investigation into robberies involving items listed for sale online.
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Police Beat: Distraction theft
FERGUS – On Jan. 7, Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a theft that had occurred in the parking lot of a business on St. David Street North here.
Delegates hope Centre Wellington will allow cannabis retail stores in township
ELORA – John Mifsud would like Centre Wellington council to consider allowing cannabis retail stores in the township and on Feb. 13 he made his case.
Opening reception for Dark Into Light being held at Headwaters Gallery on Feb. 18
ALTON - Headwaters Arts second members’ show of 2023 is titled Dark Into Light and presents a stunning and visceral, visual commentary and experience of overcoming darkness as interpreted by 27 artists from across the Headwaters region and GTA.
CWDHS loses 59-36 to St. James
Rebound – Gabe Leclair from the Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) Senior Boys…
Riverhawks host ‘try lacrosse’ event
Give it a try – The Centre Wellington Minor Lacrosse Riverhawks hosted an event to encourage new…
U18 Mustangs bring home silver medal
Silver medals – All four U18 Grand River Mustangs girls hockey teams attended three tournaments…
Eating disorder journeys shared by ‘Faces of Recovery’ panel
GUELPH – Four people recovering from eating disorders shared their stories during the 19th annual Faces of Recovery event.
People and Information Network closing permanently
GUELPH – After more than two decades connecting the Guelph and Wellington County communities with volunteer opportunities, resources and services, the People and Information Network (PIN) is closing its doors for good.
Advertiser, Community News nominated for 2022 OCNA awards
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington Advertiser has been named one of the top three community newspapers in Ontario in its circulation class for the fourth straight year.
‘What do you do for us?’: councillor questions value during GRCA budget presentation
KENILWORTH – Councillor Steve McCabe is questioning the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) about what the township receives in return for taxpayer dollars.
Council pre-approves Cork Street road work ahead of budget deliberations
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council has pre-approved a budget for rehabilitation of Cork Street, between Waterloo and Princess streets, in Mount Forest.
Duhacek raises $21,000 – and counting – for cancer research
ELORA – The blisters have popped, his feet are “shredded,” and these days the longest walk Mike Duhacek is taking is from the couch to the fridge. But he is elated to have completed his week-long, 208km "Help Me Bury Cancer" trek from Owen Sound to Burlington while pulling a 212-pound sled.
Centre Wellington council supports 2023 draft budget
ELORA – Centre Wellington council returned to Part 2 of its budget deliberations on Feb. 8 and after hearing the remainder of the staff presentation (Part 1 was presented on Feb. 6), circled back to items they had flagged for more discussion.
Federal government announces $200,000 grant for Erin agri-dome
ERIN – The federal government is providing $202,340 in funding for the Erin Agricultural Society's new "agri-dome" at the Erin fairgrounds. Guelph MP Lloyd Longfield made the announcement at the site on Feb. 10.