CAMBRIDGE – Drayton Entertainment has announced an ambitious 2023 Season, featuring 16 productions across the local region.
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COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations down across WDGPH region
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are down this week across the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region, following a significant increase over the holidays.
Building destroyed but no injuries in morning fire near Ariss
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Fergus and Elora firefighters responded to a fire on Sideroad 14, just west of 4th Line near Ariss, on Jan. 11, but the fire was too involved and the building could not be saved.
Worker airlifted to hospital after industrial accident in Mapleton
MAPLETON – A 20-year-old male was airlifted to hospital in London with severe leg injuries following an industrial accident on an agricultural property here on Jan. 10.
Senator Rob Black offers 2022 review centering on advocacy in Red Chamber
FERGUS - Canadian Senator Rob Black spent the past year advocating for agricultural and rural communities inside and outside of the Red Chamber.
County council has high-level look at budget proposing 3.8% tax rate increase
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Council got a high-level look at the latest iteration of a proposed 2023 budget during a special council meeting on Jan. 9, updated following adjustments made since November.
The Grand Valley Lions Polar Bear Dip raises $5,337 for Grand Valley Food Bank
Chilly dip – Fourty-eight people took a chilly dip to start off the new year. The Grand Valley…
Knights of Columbus makes donations to local non-profits
‘Knights’ donate – On Jan. 5, the Knights of Columbus Council 15333 St. Mary’s and St.…
Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On is January Big Film Fest feature
PALMERSTON – Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On is the Big Film Fest feature for January.
Mixed doubles bonspiel in Arthur an international event
ARTHUR – A mixed doubles curling bonspiel held here last weekend held the potential to be a stop on the road to the Olympics for some of the participants.
Hazardous waste depot now in Aberfoyle
ABERFOYLE – The Mobile Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Depot has moved to the Aberfoyle Waste Facility for the month of January.
Police beat: Festive RIDE results
LONDON – The OPP’s Festive RIDE campaign, which ran from Nov. 17 to Jan. 2, resulted in a significant number of charges across the West Region.
Woman faces meth, resisting officer, drinking/driving charges
MOUNT FOREST – On Jan. 3 at about 12:30am, Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a…
Rockwood woman wins OLG Poker Lotto All In Jackpot
Lotto winner – Tanya Mitchell of Rockwood anted up and went “all in” to win the OLG Poker…
Museum concert to feature Bing Crosby’s most enduring songs
ABOYNE - The Wellington County Museum and Archives will present pianist Brad Halls on Jan. 22 at 2pm.