WELLINGTON NORTH – Police have arrested a local man on 12 charges related to the sexual assault of two minors.
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Badley Bridge reconstruction project officially complete
ELORA – The official opening on May 20 marked the end of an $8-million project that has been in the works since 2015 and under construction for about 18 months.
Premier announces three-step plan to reopen province
TORONTO – Initially introduced on April 8, the current stay-at-home order will begin winding down on May 22, permitting outdoor gatherings of up to five people from different households, as well as the reopening of outdoor recreational amenities such as golf courses, tennis courts and skate parks.
Wellington North man charged in sexual assaults occurring over four years
WELLINGTON NORTH – A local man has been charged in connection with a number of sexual assaults that took place here over a four-year period.
Writer inspired by local group releases first book, creates educational website
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Don Smith is a retiree who, after losing his wife in 2018, started creative writing by attending Centre Wellington Writers Group meetings.
Road repairs could cost Town of Erin $21.5 million over 10 years
ERIN – Town officials are formulating a plan to try to complete over $21 million in road repairs over the next decade.
Elora couple wins more than $130,000 in Lotto 6/49 draw
TORONTO – Sheri-Lyn and Randy Mullin of Elora are $131,714 richer after winning the second prize in the Lotto 6/49 draw on April 10.
Minor variance paves way for land-lease development in Harriston
MINTO – Town council has approved a minor variance to facilitate the construction of 16 land-lease single-detached senior dwellings on a half-acre property in Harriston.
Rockwood chef donates heat-and-eat meals back to EWCS food banks
ROCKWOOD – Chompin at the Bit is helping East Wellington Community Services’ (EWCS) food banks offer support to individuals in the community by creating heat-and-eat meals from food bank supplies.
Active COVID-19 case count continues to decline across region
WELLINGTON COUNTY – It’s turning out to be another week of good news on the COVID-19 front, as the active case count continues to decline across the county despite newly reported cases this past weekend.
AstraZeneca paused; local pharmacies expecting Moderna, Pfizer shipments
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With administration of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine halted, pharmacies in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region expect to receive shipments of Moderna and Pfizer vaccines in the upcoming weeks.
Businesses urged to contact township for help accessing pandemic assistance
MAPLETON – Mayor Gregg Davidson is urging township businesses to reach out to the local economic development department if they need help due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Humane society issues reminder about impact of fireworks on pets
GUELPH – With Victoria Day approaching, the Guelph Humane Society (GHS) wants to remind everyone of the stress fireworks can cause pets and other animals.
Police beat: Police officers assaulted
MOUNT FOREST – On May 7 at about 10pm, Wellington County OPP responded to a report of an…
Plane leaves runway on landing at Guelph Airpark
GUELPH – A single-engine Cessna 172 left Runway 24 at Guelph Airpark after landing long on the…
