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Fergus resident charged with arson in Aug. 1 fire
FERGUS – An 18-year-old Fergus resident has been charged with arson in connection with a suspicious fire here earlier this month.
Cambridge man charged with sexual luring of a minor
PUSLINCH – A Cambridge man has been charged with sexual luring involving a victim under the age of 16.
Elora man facing numerous charges in shooting at Fergus home in February
FERGUS – An Elora man faces 11 charges stemming from a shooting six months ago, when bullets ripped into a Fergus home in the middle of the night.
Museum’s Antique and Classic Car Show set for Aug. 28
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives is hosting the 46th annual Antique and Classic Car Show on Aug. 28 from 1 to 4pm.
United Way announces funding to support marginalized communities
GUELPH – United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin has invested $275,000 to support marginalized communities through the new Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) funding stream.
Province’s ‘Plan to Stay Open’ includes more surgeries at ‘independent’ facilities
TORONTO – In preparation for a potential winter surge in hospitals, the Ontario government has released the next phase of its "Plan to Stay Open,” which includes investments in privatized care.
Council ponders proposal for electric vehicle charging station in Mapleton
MAPLETON – A company proposing to install two electric vehicle chargers in a township-approved location made a pitch to township council at the Aug. 9 meeting.
Officer charged after two OPP vehicles collide
MINTO – An OPP officer with just one year on the job has been charged following a collision here involving two police vehicles.
Final SWIFT high-speed internet project nears completion as province introduces new funding model
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The fourth and final Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology project in Wellington County is anticipated for November completion with the potential to provide 3,085 total new connections across all projects in the county.
REVIEW: ‘It Runs in the Family’ a classic British farce
CAMBRIDGE – It Runs in the Family, Drayton Entertainment’s latest stage offering at the Hamilton Family Theatre in Cambridge, is a classic British farce with all the requisite comedic elements in place..
Fergus native to perform at Riverfest with band I, the Mountain this weekend
ELORA – Fergus native Matt Rappolt will be making his Riverfest Elora debut this weekend alongside his band I, the Mountain.
Tractor pulls to make full comeback at Aberfoyle Fall Fair
After almost two years, the fair is returning to its regular schedule of live events – and that includes the popular tractor pull events.
Arthur Aces women’s team completes undefeated season with championship win
ARTHUR – After a championship weekend, the Women’s Major Series Lacrosse (WMSL) league season has come to an end.
Longtime Mapleton councillor Dennis Craven not seeking re-election
MAPLETON – When the next Township of Mapleton council convenes following the Oct. 22 municipal election one longtime council member won’t be at the table.