FERGUS – A Fergus man has been charged with assault and committing an indecent act during an altercation at a local business.
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Local school boards begin asymptomatic COVID-19 testing of staff, students
GUELPH – Both the Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic district school boards started COVID-19 testing of asymptomatic staff and students on March 11.
Wellington North council approves $1-million renovation to Arthur arena
ARTHUR – The Arthur arena will soon be under construction after Wellington North council carried a motion to replace the ice making pipeline. The estimated cost of the project is $1,078,00 plus applicable taxes.
OPP: Rockwood safety blitz nets close to 40 charges
ROCKWOOD – Police laid close to 40 charges during a traffic safety blitz here on March 10. Wellington County OPP officials say the blitz was "a direct response to community concerns about unsafe driving practices in the community."
Ministry investigating report of inspector visiting business without mask
MINTO – The province is investigating reports that one of its inspectors visited at least one local business unmasked during an inspection blitz to check for compliance with COVID-19 pandemic-related orders.
Risk of flooding around proposed apartment complex divides council
ROCKWOOD – A new three-storey apartment complex to be built near a potential floodplain on Main Street in Rockwood was presented to Guelph-Eramosa council during a public meeting on March 1.
Fergus woman organizing cross-Canada marathon fundraiser
FERGUS – Inspired by Terry Fox, Fergus resident and PhD student Zoe Clarke has taken on organizing 205 separate marathons across Canada.
Wellington North Farmers’ Market returns for another year on June 19
MOUNT FOREST – Area residents will be able to enjoy the Wellington North Farmers’ Market again this year.
Child care centre coming to Rockwood
ROCKWOOD - The Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) and the County of Wellington have been awarded funds to construct a licensed child care centre and an EarlyON Child and Family Centre at Sacred Heart Catholic School here.
Erin shows its ‘seedy’ side
Almost planting time – The Erin Seed Library hosted a drive-thru Seedy Saturday event on…
Police beat: Shelburne man charged in break-in at ex’s place
Shelburne man charged in break-in at ex’s place WELLINGTON NORTH – On March 6 at about 2:30am…
OPP supports national methamphetamine strategy
ORILLIA – The OPP is one of many Canadian police services collaborating with the Canadian Integrated Response to Organized Crime (CIROC) to educate, protect and inform the public about the negative impacts of methamphetamine and other synthetic drugs.
Examining impacts of systemic racism in Guelph and Wellington County
GUELPH – The Guelph Wellington Local Immigration Partnership (GWLIP) has launched a survey to examine the lived experiences of discrimination in Guelph and Wellington.
GRCA warns of rising waters, flooding as temperatures rise
CAMBRIDGE - A flood watch issued by the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) watershed residents can expect river flows to rise and continue high into next week.
Pasta dinner planned to raise funds for Wellington Pregnancy Care Centre
FERGUS – The Wellington Pregnancy Care Centre is holding a fundraiser take-out dinner it hopes will have widespread appeal.