ABERFOYLE – The annual Puslinch Santa Claus Parade will be replaced with a new event this year to comply with ongoing COVID-19 restrictions and protocols.
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OPP purchasing new radar cameras to collect speeding data
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County council has approved the purchase of seven Black Cat radar cameras at a total cost of approximately $28,000.
Minor sports groups to return to ice Oct. 5 in Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Oct. 5 minor sports groups here will return to the ice at local arenas for the first time in over six months.
Accident rate down at some of Mapleton’s most dangerous intersections
MAPLETON – An updated report from the local fire department shows a reduction in the rate of accidents at some intersections previously considered the most dangerous in this township.
Gorge Cinema in danger of closing; hopes to work with arts centre to open new venue
ELORA – Even if it can’t remain in its current home and even if it isn’t his baby anymore, Payton Curtis is trying to keep the Gorge Cinema alive.
Elora Monster March Parade cancelled but other Monster Month activities to continue
ELORA – This year’s Monster March Parade in Elora is cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, other Monster Month activities will continue as planned throughout October.
County approves request to allow trail to pass through closed Erin landfill site
ERIN – The County of Wellington has approved a request to allow Erin’s Riverwalk Trail to pass…
Paul Walker remembered as ‘a pillar in our community’
ELORA – Paul Walker will be remembered as a tireless volunteer and community advocate who was always thinking of others.
Upper Grand District School Board pleased with school reopening
GUELPH – The reopening of Upper Grand District School Board classrooms in September went “smoothly,” according to board officials.
County approves expanded leaf and yard waste services
GUELPH – Wellington County council officially approved the expansion of leaf and yard waste services on Sept. 24.
Bethel Baptist Church hosts Free to Everyone event
Treasure – Tyler and Aria Jansen found some treasures at the Free to Everyone event at Bethel…
Man arrested following hate-related assaults: police
GUELPH – A Guelph man has been arrested and charged in what police are describing as hate-related…
Police beat: Kincardine couple caught
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Sept. 28 at about 1:30pm Wellington County OPP responded to a single…
Virtual Food Cycle Ride raises $10,750 for food bank
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The 2020 Food Cycle Ride went virtual and netted $10,750 for the Centre…
3rd annual Pedal for Portage raises over $25,000
ELORA – The Pedal for Portage third annual fundraiser took place this year despite the COVID-19…