ONTARIO – Ontarians across the province are eagerly anticipating the upcoming Victoria Day long weekend which has long unofficially marked the start of a year’s camping, cottaging and summer travel season.
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‘Gym Riot’ encourages physical activity, school spirit
MOUNT FOREST – Over 150 students were involved in the “Gym Riot” event at Wellington Heights Secondary School (WHSS) in Mount Forest, where four teams competed in physical activities with the goal of winning the championship.
Township to hold final PIC on mobility plan
CENTRE WELLINGTON – If you’ve got something to say about the township’s trails and active transportation infrastructure, township officials are all ears.
Façade improvements coming to Arthur Barber Shop
KENILWORTH – The Arthur Barber Shop, which held its grand opening on Jan. 25, will be receiving some upgrades to its façade.
Man arrested after several sightings of nude person
GUELPH – A Guelph man has been arrested in connection with several recent incidents of a nude man on local trails and parks.
Police beat: OPP searching for man who committed indecent act
ROCKWOOD – Police are investigating after a man committed what police are calling “an indecent act” at Rockmosa Park on Sunday.
Minto businesses host ribbon cuttings
MINTO – Three new businesses held ribbon cutting ceremonies on May 9, joined by local dignitaries including MPP Matthew Rae, MP John Nater and Mayor Dave Turton.
Township hosting key projects open house
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Township of Centre Wellington is holding another key projects open house – an opportunity to learn about all the major projects the township has planned for 2025 and ask questions of key township staff.
Protestors plan to rally against Bill 5
GUELPH – “Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by unleashing Our Economy Act, will do everything but protect Ontario,” say the organizers of an upcoming rally against the bill.
Pavement overlay projects at various locations in the county
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Pavement overlay, including line painting and shoulder grading, in various locations throughout the county commenced May 6 and is anticipated to end mid-June.
Centre Wellington District High School students compete in Skills Ontario competition
WELLINGTON COUNTY – On May 6, three students from Centre Wellington District High School competed in the Skills Ontario competition.
Melville Church Garage and Bake Sale
FERGUS – Volunteers Doreen Broome, left, and Lorna Bevcar welcomed treasure seekers to Melville United Church in Fergus on May 17 for the Garage and Bake Sale. Participants browsed the curios and snapped up the freshly baked pies, brownies, and tarts on offer.
Rae announces emergency preparedness funding
MINTO – The province will provide $48,800 in funding to the Town of Minto for a standby generator at the Palmerston and District Community Centre.
Catholic school board approves revised policies on student transportation, facility partnerships
GUELPH – Two updated policies, regarding student transportation and facility partnerships, were approved during a Wellington Catholic District School Board meeting on May 5.
Police searching for five suspects in abduction, death of Cambridge man
GUELPH – Police are searching for five suspects connected to the death of a Cambridge man who police now say was assaulted and abducted prior to being left behind at the scene of a collision last week.