WELLINGTON COUNTY – Nominations for the 2022 municipal election are now closed. Candidates could officially file nominations for mayor, councillor or school board trustee until Aug. 19 at 2pm.
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Listowel man charged with sexual luring of a minor
PUSLINCH – A Listowel man has been charged with sexual luring of a minor here. Wellington County OPP announced on Aug. 18 the charge relates to an investigation started earlier in the month.
Residents: not enough public consultation on plan to improve Boreham Park in Arkell
ARKELL – Several residents in Arkell are upset that Puslinch council has approved an improvement plan for Boreham Park, claiming decisions were made without input from residents.
Mapleton Fire Rescue plans recruitment effort in September
MAPLETON – Fire Chief Rick Richardson outlined plans for Mapleton Fire Rescue’s bi-annual recruitment drive at the Aug. 9 township council meeting.
Minto council supports severance proposal to split residential, agricultural land parcel
MINTO – Council here is recommending approval of a severance that would divide a parcel of land that straddles the border of Wellington and Perth counties at the south end of Palmerston.
Guelph Nighthawks moving to Calgary next season
GUELPH – The Guelph Nighthawks elite basketball team is relocating to Calgary starting with the 2023 season. The team will be rebranded with a new name, logo and colour, all of which will be unveiled this fall.
Guelph man wins $100,000 in lottery game
GUELPH – Jesse Damery of Guelph is $100,000 richer after winning the top prize with OLG's Instant 5x The Cash lottery game.
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.