GUELPH – The Wellington Catholic District School Board seeks input on its proposed calendar for the 2026-27 school year, with a Jan. 12 deadline for submissions.
Wellington County
Missed recycling pickups frustrate residents amid countywide collection woes
WELLINGTON NORTH - Complaints to Wellington County about missed blue bin collections have nearly doubled in recent weeks, with rural areas hit hardest. Circular Materials, the group now in charge of collection under the province's new operating model, has blamed the weather for delays.
Crash victim calls for immediate safety fixes at notorious Highway 6 intersection
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A woman suffering long-term repercussions from a crash at a notorious Highway 6 intersection between Ennotville and Marden is calling for immediate safety measures before more people are hurt or killed.
Impaired driving charges down 44% during Festive Ride campaign
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local OPP officers conducted 182 Festive RIDE events between Nov. 20 and Jan. 1, laid 18 impaired driving charges and issued seven warning-range suspensions.
Winter storm brush accepted for free at several county waste facilities
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Brush from last week’s winter storm will be accepted free of charge at county waste facilities.
Stay off the ice: GRCA
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is warning people not to use frozen rivers, reservoirs and ponds for on-ice activities such as skating and ice fishing.
Drinking and driving
GUELPH – On Dec. 24 at about 7:40am, Guelph Police were called to a collision.
Police beat: Careless driving charge in crash
MAPLETON – A London resident has been charged with careless driving in connection with a crash last week that sent three people to hospital.
New province-wide recycling model begins
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As of Jan. 1, Wellington County’s residential collection program is fully managed by Circular Materials Ontario, along with Waste Management and Recycling Services.
Local school board trustees refuse to speak to media
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Asked for interviews about their roles, Wellington County trustees from both the Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Catholic District School Board refused to be interviewed on record.