MOUNT FOREST – A Wellington North woman is facing 11 charges, including arson, assault and assaulting a police officer, following a domestic incident here last week.
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Canada, Ontario spending over $4 million on agri-food research
GUELPH – The provincial and federal governments are spending up to $4.77 million on 48 research and innovation projects and supporting 20 companies through the Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative (OAFRI).
Guelph General receives ‘exemplary standing’ from Accreditation Canada
GUELPH – Guelph General Hospital has announced it has once again been awarded the highest ranking possible from Accreditation Canada: accreditation with exemplary standing.
Kindergarten registration opens in January
GUELPH – Kindergarten registration for the 2026-27 school year opens on Jan. 6.
Humane society’s gala raises $115,000 for vulnerable animals
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) announced the 2025 Happy Tails Gala: Moonlight Midway raised $115,000 to support vulnerable animals across Guelph and Wellington County.
UGDSB expands alternative education programs
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is expanding its alternative education programs.
Tri-City Wrestling places third overall in tournament
GUELPH – Tri-City Wrestling held its annual Tri-City Open on Nov. 22 at its Guelph location.
Braedon Witt of Tree Trust discusses forest fires at Neighbourwoods meeting
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Braedon Witt of the Tree Trust spoke about forest fires at a Neighbourwoods meeting.
Wellington Terrace provides space for living classroom
ABOYNE – In partnership with Conestoga College, the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging and Schlegel Villages, the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has opened its second living classroom.
Children return indoors after J.D. Hogarth daycare evacuated
FERGUS – Centre Wellington firefighters were at J.D. Hogarth Public School investigating the cause of light smoke and a bad smell on Nov. 24.
Mount Forest taekwondo fighter taking on the world
MOUNT FOREST - Dave Reeves is a master taekwondo fighter out of Mount Forest, and at 50 years old, he’s at last representing Canada on the world stage in the United Arab Emirates this week.
Holiday handmade market comes to Elora stables
ELORA – The Guelph Handmade Group held a market at the stables at the GrandWay Events Centre on Nov. 15.
Headaches for Estill as residents oppose zoning change proposal
ABERFOYLE – Delegates left no doubt about where they stand on a proposal to construct a new headquarters for Danby Appliances on agricultural land in Puslinch Township.
Belwood and District Lions Club to host Breakfast with Santa
BELWOOD – On Dec. 6, from 8 to 11am, the Belwood and District Lions Club is inviting all to join its Breakfast with Santa event.
Residents, councillors clash on rural severance transfer, cut-off date
ERIN – The council chamber here was the centre of a brewing conflict recently, as councillors, residents and county planners clashed over a proposed growth-management policy that would see 120 rural severances reallocated from Erin to Puslinch.