GUELPH – The board of health has approved the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health budget for 2025.
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Community Living facing $3-million deficit, closing two group homes
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Community Living Guelph Wellington is facing a $3-million deficit in 2025 and will be closing two of its residential sites to rein in expenses.
SIU investigating ‘serious injury’ after chase involving Halton police
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The SIU is investigating after four people were injured, including one who was tasered, following a police chase on Tuesday that started in Halton Region and ended in Guelph/Eramosa.
Twice as many youth accessing Grove Wellness Hubs services: report
GUELPH – The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO) - Wellington Guelph has released its Fall 2024 Impact Update, revealing a remarkable increase in youth accessing services.
Santa Claus is coming to Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Santa Claus will be making an appearance in several upcoming parades throughout the county.
Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts support children in need
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Canada’s 2024 Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection season is underway.
Artistic leadership shift at Drayton Entertainment
DRAYTON – Drayton Entertainment has announced a leadership transition as part of the theatre’s multi-year succession plan.
Headwaters Arts hosts annual Christmas art show, sale
ALTON – Headwaters Art Gallery is set to host their annual Christmas artesan gift and fine art show and sale Nov. 13 to Jan. 5.
Police beat: More partner violence charges laid
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local police continue to lay intimate partner violence charges across the county.
Rae announces more funding for rural municipalities
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Ontario government is increasing the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) by $100 million over two years, bringing the total funding envelope to $600 million by 2026.