BELWOOD – On Dec. 2, the Belwood and District Lions Club added two new members.
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Centre Wellington Minor Hockey U18 BB hockey team donates to Centre Wellington Foodbank
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Dec. 12, the Centre Wellington Minor Hockey U18 BB hockey team carried on a tradition of donation to the Centre Wellington Foodbank.
String of thefts at Rare Charitable Research Reserve’s Springbank Farm Hub
CAMBRIDGE – A recent series of thefts at the Springbank Farm Hub has resulted in the loss of essential equipment and left a mark on both operations and community spirit.
Police beat: Safety tips for cyclists
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With winter conditions intensifying, Wellington County OPP officials are strongly advising against cycling on roadways.
Fergus Legion revamps, rebrands Riverside Events Centre
FERGUS – Fergus Legion Branch 275 has come up with a new way to generate income and serve the community at the same time. And on Jan. 18, Legion officials are holding a grand opening for its newly renovated and rebranded Riverside Events Centre.
To avoid getting sick over holidays, get your shots now: public health
GUELPH – Local public health officials are echoing a statement from the province’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Kieran Moore, to get flu and COVID-19 shots before the holidays arrive.
‘A Servant’s Heart’: Local man fighting food insecurity with grassroots ministry
FERGUS – Local business owner and electrician Nick Pittman has a servant’s heart and a desire to help struggling families and individuals put food on the table – not just during the Christmas season, but year-round.
Township considering dike extension to reduce Drayton flooding
MAPLETON – Flooding has been an ongoing problem in Drayton for many years, and Mapleton councillors agree something needs to be done about it. And that “something” could cost $4.3 million over 10 years.
County food banks seek donations to meet growing need
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The rising cost of living, compounded by annual holiday expectations, has left many county residents struggling to make ends meet.
St. David Street in Fergus to open by Christmas: township
FERGUS – Despite the snow and sub-zero temperatures that have come early this year, work on St. David Street North in Fergus is still expected to be completed by Christmas.
Local health unit first in Ontario to offer avian flu vaccines
GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) was the first health unit in Ontario to administer the H5N1 vaccine to humans in the fight against avian influenza.
Local retailers predict holiday spending decline amid economic ‘uncertainty’
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local retailers anticipate cautious spending habits this holiday season amid quieting buy-local sentiment and economic uncertainty.
Guelph/Eramosa passes budget with 2.7% tax rate increase
BRUCEDALE – Gyelph/Eramosa council has passed the municipality’s 2026 budget, which will include a 2.71 per cent tax rate increase for 2026.
Another cyclist dies after being struck by a vehicle
MINTO – The most recent incident took place on Dec. 9 at about 5:30pm. Emergency crews responded to a collision between two vehicles and a cyclist on Highway 9 near Anna's Lane, just outside Harriston.
Province gives green light to controversial ‘Hidden Quarry’ after 13-year saga
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The province has green-lit a new aggregate operation 13 years after James Dick Construction first applied to tap into a dolomite deposit at the so-called “Hidden Quarry” southeast of Rockwood.