FERGUS – It's official: the old Groves hospital here will be demolished and the Union Street property sold, with sale proceeds reinvested in future health care services in the area.
Centre Wellington
WFA raising concerns about battery energy storage facilities proposed for rural land
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Wellington Federation of Agriculture is raising concerns to municipalities about recent proposals within the county for battery energy storage facilities.
Quick-thinking neighbours help thwart fire in Fergus
FERGUS – Centre Wellington firefighters were able to extinguish a Thursday night garage fire before it spread to the house, thanks to some quick-thinking neighbours.
Wigmore, Silverthorn bring home medals from ball hockey world championships
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Rich Wigmore and Cassie Silverthorn played for the Great Britain Heritage Team at the World Ball and Dek Hockey Federation (WBDHF) 4 on 4 World Championships, bringing home gold and silver medals.
Elora couple brings home medals from world FireFit championship
ELORA – If you had to be rescued in a fire, you might hope Katherine Ross and Jason Woodford were on scene to help you out.
AgScape thinkAG career competition in Elora Nov. 23
CENTRE WELLINGTON – AgScape, Grand River Agricultural Society (GRAS) and the Upper Grand District School Board have partnered to host a day-long AgScape thinkAG Career Competition for more than 600 students in the City of Guelph, County of Wellington and County of Dufferin.
Community leaders gather to discuss impacts of the pandemic on youth
ELORA– Leaders in mental health and wellness from Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington, The Grove Hubs Wellington Guelph and Dufferin Child and Family Services gathered at the GrandWay Events Centre on Nov. 16.
Speeders of the Week
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In recent weeks Wellington County OPP officers have charged a number of people across the county for driving upwards of 40km/h over the posted speed limit.
Fergus woman charged after nurse attacked twice
GUELPH – A Fergus woman faces charges after a nurse at a Guelph healthcare facility was repeatedly attacked.
Young dancer from Fergus to dance in the Nutcracker
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Ballet Jörgen will be returning to the River Run Centre in Guelph on Dec. 20 and 21 with performances of The Nutcracker.