WELLINGTON COUNTY – Just 11 days into the official campaign for the municipal election, police have already received reports of "tampering" with election signs.
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Four pickup trucks stolen from Fergus homes on weekend
FERGUS – Local police are asking vehicle and home owners to take precautions after the theft of four pickup trucks in Fergus over the weekend. Wellington County OPP officials say the trucks, all 2021 or 2022 Dodge Ram 1500s, were stolen from homes on Aug. 28 between 4 and 5am.
Council approves proposal for outdoor stage at Elora Centre for the Arts
ELORA – The Elora Centre for the Arts recently completed neighbourhood engagement and sound studies for a new stage on its grounds, and with a stamp of approval from Centre Wellington council, it can now get going on the project.
Harriston youth dead after single-vehicle collision
MINTO - A 16-year-old Harriston youth is dead after a single-vehicle collision in Palmerston on the night of Aug. 26.
Hockey is returning to Erin Saturday nights under the WOSHL this season
ERIN – A new senior team is coming to Erin this hockey season.
Increase in reported COVID-19 cases, ICU admissions up
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases were up again in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region last week, along with a slight increase in the number of patients with the virus who are admitted to regional intensive care units.
Rosemary Skulling wins $107,000 jackpot in Catch the Ace
FERGUS – Rosemary Skulling has it made in spades.
Donkey Sanctuary expands facilities with $2.5 million project
PUSLINCH – To secure the longevity of its operations, the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada (DSC) is expanding its facilities on the farm.
Stop the Stigma message of overdose awareness event
MOUNT FOREST – International Overdose Awareness Day (Aug. 31) was marked with a Stop the Stigma rally here on Aug. 24.
Eden Mills Writers’ Festival announces festival Sunday schedule
EDEN MILLS – The Eden Mills Writers’ Festival (EMWF) has announced its festival Sunday schedule.
One year after death of Mathias Bunyan, family calls for better mental health supports and police training
FERGUS - As the one-year anniversary approached of the death of Mathias Bunyan, who was shot and killed by police last year, his family spoke with the Wellington Advertiser about what life has been like since, and their calls for better mental health supports and police reform.
Rising food, gas prices have impacted most food banks in Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY — Local food banks were asked to comment on changes they’ve seen in recent months, and how its been affected by inflation.
Museum’s Antique and Classic Car Show set for Aug. 28
ABOYNE – Nothing says summer like a classic car and to take advantage of the last breath of summer, the Wellington County Museum and Archives is hosting the 46th annual Antique and Classic Car Show.
Termites will get their marching orders as Centre Wellington begins termite management program
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Balson Preventative Solutions Inc. will provide termite control services in the township and the company plans on commencing work this fall.
Upper Canada Two Cylinder Club John Deere Show moving to Palmerston
PALMERSTON – The Upper Canada John Deere Two Cylinder show has a new home here.