MOUNT FOREST – Three people are facing serious criminal charges after being found by Wellington OPP officers with a grey pickup truck police say they believed to be stolen.
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Firefighter airlifted to hospital now recovering at home
ELORA – The Centre Wellington firefighter who was airlifted to a hospital in Hamilton last week, was released from hospital the same day and it appears he will make a full recovery. The fate of the rescue vehicle remains up in the air, however.
Report identifies $9.7 million in culvert and bridge repairs for town of Erin
ERIN – A report to Erin council identifies $9.7 million in culvert and bridge work, set to be completed over the next 10 years.
Residents line Elora street to pay tribute to late businessman Merlen Kropf
ELORA – On Jan. 28 members of the community lined the sidewalk outside the Geddes Street Market to pay tribute to Merlen Kropf, who died on Jan. 19 at age 88.
Mapleton set to reopen arena, community centres
MAPLETON – The PMD arena and all community centres in the township will open on Jan. 31. The re-opening coincides with the easing of mandatory public health restrictions introduced by the province on Jan. 5 in response to rising COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations.
Wellington County council approves 2022 budget with two per cent tax increase
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County council has adopted a 2022 budget with a two per cent increase to the County portion of property taxes.
Minto reopening recreational facilities on Jan. 31
MINTO - The Town of Minto will be reopening all municipally-operated recreational facilities to the public on Jan. 31. The re-opening coincides with the easing of mandatory public health restrictions introduced on Jan. 5 in response to rising COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations.
UGDSB to request deferral of Grade 3 and 6 EQAO assessments from ministry
GUELPH – Due to the ongoing strain of the pandemic, the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is requesting that the Ministry of Education defer EQAO testing for Grades 3 and 6 outside of this school year to another year.
Mercer rescinds remote work instruction effective Jan. 31
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Workers are permitted to return to in-person work settings on Jan. 31 as WDGPH Medical Officer of Health Dr. Nicola Mercer rescinds remote work instructions issued on Dec. 16 to employers.
OPP charge Rockwood resident following online child sexual exploitation investigation
ROCKWOOD – A resident here has been arrested and charged following an investigation into online child sexual exploitation.
Former Fergus student shares love of music through online learning
FERGUS – Assuming the role of teacher rather than student, former St. Joseph Catholic School student Alex Shellington recently revisited his alma mater to share his knowledge and passion for music.
County council rejects call for discussion on relocating administration centre
WELLINGTON COUNTY – It appears any serious discussion of moving Wellington County’s administration out of Guelph to a location in the county will have to wait until after the Oct. 24 municipal election.
About 150 people gather on Highway 401 overpass to support truck convoy
PUSLINCH – The steady sound of air horns blared from eastbound Highway 401 transport trucks passing under Highway 6 in Puslinch, where at 10:30am on Jan. 27, around 50 people had gathered in anticipation of the arrival of a convoy destined for Ottawa.
Fergus author announces third novel in the works
FERGUS – Combining his passions for law, history and writing, Fergus-based author Bob Grant is in the midst of writing his third novel.
Green Party nominates Wellington-Halton Hills candidate for spring election
HALTON HILLS – The Green Party of Ontario has officially named Ryan Kahro as its candidate for Wellington-Halton Hills.