WELLINGTON COUNTY - County councillor and Town of Minto Mayor George Bridge has been re-elected to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) board of directors for the 2020-21 term.
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OPP: glass door at Rockmosa smashed with pellet gun or slingshot
ROCKWOOD – Police are looking for clues after someone smashed a glass door at the Rockmosa Community Hall here last week.
Cost projections climbing for county’s Continuum of Care proposal in Aboyne
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A county committee has recommended trying to secure additional funding before committing to the project, which has risen in cost from $88 million to a projected $135 million.
County orders study on Community Safety Zones
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County council has directed staff to prepare a report on the establishment of Community Safety Zones on designated county roads.
Erin office temporarily closed after town employee tests positive for COVID-19
ERIN - A Town of Erin employee tested positive for COVID-19 on Oct. 14. The employee has been self-isolating since discovering symptoms and has not been in close contact with other staff or members of the public, states an Oct. 15 press release issued by the town.
Mapleton denies new dog kennel licence
MOOREFIELD – Mapleton council has denied a local farmer a zoning bylaw amendment that would permit a dog kennel near Drayton.
Flu shot even more important this year: public health
GUELPH - The 2020-21 flu season is upon us. Between now and April this region will see its yearly exposure to the flu virus.
Suspects try to steal vehicle then ram into it when confronted by homeowner
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – Police are asking for help to identify two women and a man that stole two vehicles and tried to steal a third before ramming into it when confronted by a homeowner.
Trusscore partners with TV reno duo
PALMERSTON — Trusscore, a local material science company that makes sustainable, improved…
MPP recognizes farmers during Ontario Agriculture Week
QUEEN’S PARK – Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece recognized farmers’ contributions in…
Food bank food drive a team effort, raising $2,700
Food bank benefit – Centre Wellington Fire Rescue members, in conjunction with the Fergus…
National Smile Cookie campaign raises $10.6 million
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Tim Hortons owners and millions of Canadians recently helped set a new…
Local woman receives over 200 cards for her 100th birthday
ELORA – Jean Green celebrated a momentous occasion on Oct. 5 – her 100th birthday.…
Men and allies from Guelph Wellington Walk a Mile in Her Shoes to combat gender-based violence
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Sept. 27, a group of 10 men from Centre Wellington marched in high heels…
Police beat: Two trailers taken
Two trailers taken GUELPH-ERAMOSA – On Oct. 1 at about 11:30am Wellington County OPP received a…