ELORA – Elora and Fergus firefighters were called to a chimney fire around noon on Jan. 4 on 1st Line, Elora, but thankfully, the fire was contained and quickly extinguished.
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Mobile household hazardous waste depot moving to Belwood
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Wellington County’s mobile household hazardous waste (HHW) Depot is moving…
Centre Wellington closes facilities
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township is closing all its municipal facilities in response to new provincial pandemic restrictions.
Nunavut couple welcomes first New Year’s baby at Groves hospital
ABOYNE – In the early hours of Jan. 1, new parents Jenna Jenkins and Chris Voss of Iqaluit celebrated the birth of their first child, the first baby born in Wellington County in 2022.
Local hospitals pause elective surgeries until at least Jan. 17
WELLINGTON COUNTY – All hospitals in Wellington County will be pausing elective surgeries in response to a surge in COVID-19 cases and the rapid spread of the Omicron variant.
Snowmobile club holding Christmas tree fundraiser
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Jan. 8 the Fergus Elora Belwood (FEB) Snowmobile Club will be collecting natural Christmas trees throughout the area for a club fundraiser.
Jim Black making waves in Elora
ELORA - Jim Black is kind of a superstar in these parts and for an 89-year-old in a wheelchair, he can sure attract a crowd.
Elora Rocks optimistic after strong start to season
ELORA – After winning 13 of their first 15 games, the Elora Rocks are sitting atop the standings of the Western Ontario Super Hockey League (WOSHL) at the season’s unofficial halfway point.
Police beat: Guelph resident charged in vehicle entry
ARISS – On Dec. 16 at about 8am Wellington County OPP received a report of a theft from a vehicle…
Dog dies after Christmas day fall at Elora Gorge
ELORA – Centre Wellington firefighters responded to a call on Christmas Day for a dog that fell into the Elora Gorge, but unfortunately the dog did not survive.