GUELPH – The mother of an Arthur man who died in police custody has filed an official complaint against the OPP. Nathaniel Schofield, 36, died on July 10 after spending a night at the Wellington OPP station in Rockwood.
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Police beat: Uttering threats
CLIFFORD – Police have charged a local man with uttering threats following an incident here earlier this month.
Ontario helping more seniors keep fit, healthy and active in their community
ONTARIO – The Ontario government is spending $3.7 million in 316 existing Seniors Active Living Centre programs across the province.
Centre Wellington councillor Bronwynne Wilton nominated as Green Party candidate
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Ward 5 Councillor Bronwynne Wilton has been nominated as the Ontario Greens’ candidate for Wellington-Halton Hills in the upcoming provincial election.
Two more people charged in 2019 murder of Jason Brown
MINTO – Police have charged two more people in connection with the 2019 kidnapping and death of Jason John Brown. Five people in total have now been charged in the murder of the 43-year-old Kitchener man.
Top monthly Advertiser X posts for 2024
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The following is a list of articles that received the most engagement on the Wellington Advertiser’s Twitter (now known as X) account in 2024.
Beyond Borders gala set for Jan 18, students aim to raise over $132,000
GUELPH – The Beyond Borders Redefine Gala is set for 6pm on Jan. 18 at the River Run Centre in Guelph, and will raise funds for the Children's Foundation of Guelph and Wellington, the Make Your Mark Foundation and the Beyond Borders program.
UGDSB discretionary spending totalled $77,000 in 2023-24
GUELPH – During the 2023-24 school year, the UGDSB spent almost $77,000 on conference fees and related accommodation and travel expenses, including trips to California and Texas for artificial intelligence (AI)-related conferences.
Provincial relief for OPP costs has small impact on county budget
GUELPH – The county is projecting a tax increase of 3.9 per cent this year despite an announcement from the province of financial relief for municipalities to offset the cost of OPP contracts.
Fergus man dies after being hit by bus
GUELPH – A Fergus man is dead after he was hit by a city bus in downtown Guelph on Wednesday afternoon.