WELLINGTON COUNTY – With the arrival of cold and flu season, public health is changing the way it reports cases of respiratory illnesses. On Sept. 19, WDGPH launched a new portal that combines reporting on flu, RSV and COVID-19.
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Harriston woman makes 150th blood donation
HARRISTON – Linda Campbell, who recently made her 150th blood donation, is urging others to give the "gift of life" whenever they can.
Palmerston Terry Fox Run
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Terry Fox Run kicked off on the morning of Sept. 17 with a running and walking route around town. The event reached its 2023 goal of $5,000 and the total funds raised will be announced later this week. The Palmerston Terry Fox Run has now raised over $150,000 since 1982.
MooreBand set to launch second concert series in local venues
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Popular local musical act MooreBand is set to launch its second annual concert series, with nine shows planned at six venues in five Wellington County communities.
Saugeen Artist Guild members work on display at the Minto Arts Gallery
MINTO – The Minto Arts Council’s exhibit of work by members of the Saugeen Artist Guild at the Minto Arts Gallery from was officially opened at a reception on Sept. 6, with several members of the guild on hand. The show runs at the gallery, located on the top floor of the Harriston Library, until Se
Fall fair fun in Harriston
MINTO – The Explore Africa Animal Show was a big hit with fairgoers of all ages at the Harriston-Minto Fall Fair last weekend. “Around the World in Three Fair Days” was the theme of the fair, which ran from Sept. 15 to 18. ABOVE: Ellie Bowman, right, was among those brave enough to try on a ba
Police beat: Kitchener man subject of ‘sudden death’ investigation: OPP
PUSLINCH – Police have now identified the dead person found in a car here last week, but they are not providing any other details about the ongoing “sudden death” investigation.
Police recover two vehicles linked to 2019 homicide
MINTO – Two vehicles believed to be involved in the murder of a Kitchener man last seen alive in Harriston over four years ago have been recovered by the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).
Parental awareness key to protecting youth from online predators: Crime Stoppers
MINTO – Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW) coordinator Sarah Bowers Peter shone some light onto the dark subjects of human trafficking and hate crimes, transgressions often mistakenly thought of as rare or non-existent in rural areas, during a presentation to town council on Sept. 12.
Hospital COVID-19 outbreak declared over
PALMERSTON – A COVID-19 outbreak at Palmerston and District Hospital is now over. The outbreak was originally declared on Sept. 7, after two inpatients and five staff at the hospital have tested positive for the virus.