PUSLINCH – Wellington County OPP officials say "a Good Samaritan" called police to report "a suspicious person damaging wires affixed to hydro poles" on Arkell Road on July 2.
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Elora researcher Lorraine Greaves appointed to Order of Canada
ELORA – Lorraine Greaves has spent years studying the differences between men and women – how they react to drugs, tobacco and alcohol, and how they are treated differently in medical research, health care and in society in general.
‘Transformative moment’: MRI machine arrives at Palmerston hospital
PALMERSTON – After several years of lobbying, hard work and a fundraising campaign that raised over $8 million, the new MRI machine has finally arrived at Palmerston and District Hospital.
Drivers evading speed cameras a concern for Fergus, Drayton residents
GUELPH – Drivers passing through Fergus are placing pressure on residential streets in an attempt to avoid county speed cameras.
Police beat: Break-in, theft
MOUNT FOREST – Police are seeking help to identify the person(s) responsible for a break-in and theft at a local business.
New grant to help farmers reduce phosphorus runoff in Grand River watershed
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Farmers in the Grand River watershed have access to new grant funding, available through the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA), aimed at reducing phosphorus runoff into local waterways—a crucial step in preventing harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie.
M&T Graphics Factory co-op program holds open house
WELLINGTON COUNTY – M&T Graphics Factory held an open house on June 19 that showcased work created by Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) Grade 11 students this year.
Farmers support 41 community projects with new Revive Fund investment
ONTARIO – The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) has approved more than $96,000 in funding to its Revive Fund for 2025.
Police offer summer safety tips for roads, trails, waterways
ORILLIA – As Ontario residents make summer plans, OPP officials say police will be ramping up enforcement and education around safety equipment for roads, trails and waterways.
Developers push back against cost-sharing plans for urbanization work
KENILWORTH – Wellington North has plans for road urbanization projects in Mount Forest totalling nearly $3 million.