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GUELPH – VG Architects managing partner Paul Sapounzi presented long-anticipated designs for the county’s newest transitional housing project to the social services committee on Jan. 11.

ELORA – Ten years ago Mike Duhacek bundled up, strapped a sled to his back, and pulled a 125-pound weight from Windsor to Ottawa to raise funds for cancer research. To mark the 10th anniversary of that initial "Help Me Bury Cancer" campaign, the Elora man is doing it again.

GUELPH - Responsible for governing the police, the Wellington County Police Services Board has new members around the table for the 2023-34 term.

ELORA – For the first time in the Strathcona Cup’s 120-year history, Elora had the honour of hosting a game on Jan. 13. “It’s a very special day in Elora Curling Club history,” said Darlene Furlong, a curler who has volunteered with the club for about 20 years.

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A Kitchener man has been charged with careless driving in connection with a serious two-vehicle crash here last summer.

PUSLINCH – Police are investigating after someone flipped over multiple pickup trucks at a gravel pit here in order to steal catalytic converters off the vehicles.

ERIN – Police are asking for help to identify two suspects involved in an ATM theft here on Friday. Wellington County OPP officials say at around 1:30am on Jan. 13 two suspects "attended a business on Main Street ... made entry, and stole an ATM" containing about $1,800.

GUELPH – Potential loss of farmland to urban expansion and distribution of growth were among the concerns raised at a public meeting on an official plan amendment designed to address provincial growth projections for Wellington County.

ABOYNE – The cost to county taxpayers for policing is on the rise again in this year’s budget. Price tag expected to climb to $23.97 million in 2032.

ELORA – Staff at the Elora Distilling Company are feeling under attack after posting information on Facebook about a drag show the facility is hosting. Not long after details about the show were posted a few weeks ago, owner Marty Van Vliet said the business started getting threatening comments.

ERIN – Police are looking for two suspects after a home invasion here on New Year's Day. "It was reported that two unknown persons attended the residence and stole approximately $350 worth of various items," police stated.

PUSLINCH – The OPP is investigating a serious collision here that left one driver with what police officials are calling "life-altering injuries."

MAPLETON – Council here has approved plans for a new application to obtain funding for a proposed PMD arena expansion through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Fund.

CENTRE WELLINGTON – Five years ago, Centre Wellington council opted not to allow cannabis stores in the township. It’s time that changes, says John Mifsud.

WELLINGTON COUNTY - As of Jan. 1, pharmacists across Ontario can prescribe within 10 drug classes for 13 minor ailments. Local pharmacists are welcoming what they say is a long-overdue advancement in their scope of practice.