WELLINGTON COUNTY - On Nov. 4, 302 education workers represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and employed by Wellington County’s two school boards could walk off the job in a province-wide strike.
Vol 55 Issue 43
County Culture Project approaches completion
GUELPH – A project aimed at documenting and supporting the County of Wellington’s corporate culture is entering the final stages.
Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after collision in Mapleton
MAPLETON – The driver of a motorcycle was transported to a trauma centre with life-threatening injuries following a two-vehicle collision here on Sunday.
Nine more sexual assault charges for Brampton man
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A Brampton man charged last week with sexual assault now faces a total of 10 sex-related charges, four of them involving a minor.
Police identify Guelph man who died in Monday crash
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Derek James Sage, 51, died in the Oct. 24 collision at the intersection of Wellington Roads 124 and 26, southwest of Ospringe, Wellington County OPP officials say.
County announces recipients of 2022 Luella Logan award, scholarship
GUELPH – The recipients of the 2022 Luella Logan scholarship and award were announced by Wellington County Warden Kelly Linton at the Oct. 27 county council meeting.
Davidson, Lennox running to become warden of Wellington County
GUELPH – It will be a two-way race to be the next warden of Wellington County. Mapleton Mayor Gregg Davidson and Wellington North Mayor Andy Lennox have announced their intentions to seek the county’s top political post.
Remembrance activities scheduled at county museum
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives is getting set for several pre-Remembrance Day displays and activities.
Louise Marshall Hospital Auxiliary celebrates 100th anniversary
MOUNT FOREST – The Louise Marshall Hospital Auxiliary reached a remarkable milestone this year, celebrating a century of service in support of the Louise Marshall Hospital.
Elora man dies in construction accident
GUELPH – An Elora man died following an industrial accident in Guelph on Monday morning.
COVID-19 cases up in region; steady in Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases are up 26% in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region this week, while hospitalizations are down. And with colder weather on the way, public health officials continue to remind residents to ensure they are up-to-date with vaccinations
Poppy Project display blossoms at Elora’s St. John Anglican Church
Poppy project – Members of St. John Anglican Church were working on the Poppy Project on Oct. 23.…
Christmas market planned at museum and archives
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives is hosting a Christmas Market for the…
MooreBand begins concert series with Harriston show
HARRISTON – The Town Hall Theatre here will provide the stage for the first installment in a concert series featuring popular local musical act MooreBand.
Guelph Youth Music Centre receives $50,000 Trillium Grant
GUELPH – The Guelph Youth Music Centre (GYMC) team gathered on Oct. 15 to celebrate the $50,000…
