WELLINGTON COUNTY – In recent weeks there has been a rash of thefts from car washes throughout Wellington County. Thieves often don't get away with a lot of money, but they are causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage with each theft.
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Guelph COVID-19 assessment centre now also treating those with cold, flu
GUELPH – To help area residents access care and to ease pressure on the emergency department at Guelph General Hospital, the Guelph COVID-19 Assessment Centre will expand its scope to support assessment and treatment of patients with cold and flu symptoms.
Dec. 6 vigil in Guelph marks 33rd anniversary of Montreal Massacre
GUELPH - Join Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis on Dec. 6 at 6:30pm at Marianne’s Park to remember the 14 women killed at L’École Polytechnique Montréal in 1989 and to honour all women who have lost their lives to femicide.
Impaired, dangerous driving
HARRISTON – On Nov. 24 at about 9:30am, Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a…
Police beat: Stolen motorcycles
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – On Nov. 15 at about 3:15am, Wellington County OPP officers responded to a…
Elora man holding mini food drive
ELORA – John Schenk decided it was time to give back to the community that has allowed him to live a good, happy 80 years of life.
Santa hitting the streets of Fergus on Dec. 3
FERGUS – The family of service clubs in Fergus is hosting this year’s Santa Claus parade with the theme “A Family Christmas.”
Printmaker incorporates artifacts into new exhibition
ELORA - Guelph artist and printmaker Carolyn Riddell muses and makes work about place and memory. Her new solo exhibition at the Elora Centre for the Arts, Common Threads: A Printmaker’s Portal reveals a reverence for the history of things, and the stories they tell.
Métis fiddlers to perform with Suzuki String School students
GUELPH - Métis fiddlers Alyssa and Danton Delbaere-Sawchuk of Oméigwessi will join Suzuki String School of Guelph (SSSG) students on stage at the River Run Centre in a special performance on Dec. 4 at 3pm.
Elmira Theatre Company holding auditions for Tuesdays with Morrie
ELMIRA - The Elmira Theatre Company is holding auditions for its next production, Tuesdays with Morrie.
Christmas comes early to county museum
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives welcomed residents and visitors to the second annual Christmas Market on Nov. 25 and 26.
Aberfoyle Santa Claus Parade hosted by Optimist Club
Parade – The Optimist Club of Puslinch hosted the Aberfoyle Santa Claus Parade on the afternoon…
Danby teams with Elmira Stove Works to help Ukrainian families in need
GUELPH – Ontario-based appliance brands Danby Appliances and Elmira Stove Works are partnering on an initiative to help those displaced by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
County announces committee makeup
GUELPH – Wellington County committee appointments for the next two years were announced by the county officials following a meeting of the warden’s advisory committee on Nov. 25.
Erin renews agreement with Enbridge Gas
ERIN – Council here has passed a bylaw to renew an agreement with Enbridge Gas to provide natural gas services in Erin for the next 20 years.