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Harriston Preschool bottle drive raised over $1,200
Preschool fundraiser – A bottle drive to benefit Harriston Preschool on May 2 raised over…
OPP looking for help to solve murder of Hamilton’s Monica Chisar
SOUTHGATE - Police say the woman whose body was discovered near Mount Forest on Dec. 24 was murdered and they are seeking help with the investigation.
Wellington North loses ‘enthusiastic and tireless’ advocate in Ian Turner
ARTHUR - Ian Turner passed away at his home on May 11, after an 11-year battle with cancer. He was 73.
Emergency orders extended but some stores reopening
TORONTO - Ontario has extended a state of emergency until June 2, but there appears to be some light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel, as the province has also started to allow some businesses to reopen.
County waste facilities set to reopen on May 26
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Beginning May 26, all county waste facilities will reopen and resume regular business hours.
Groups finding ways to celebrate Nursing Week despite pandemic restrictions
WELLINGTON COUNTY – National Nursing Week (May 11 to 17) is very appropriately timed this year, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact healthcare workers throughout Canada.
North Perth man charged in Fergus assault, robbery
FERGUS - A North Perth man now faces assault, robbery and weapon charges in connection with an incident here on the weekend.
COVID-19 outbreak declared over at Strathcona in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – The public health unit has declared over a COVID-19 outbreak at Strathcona Long-Term Care.
Wellington North receives $1.7 million for Highway 6 project
KENILWORTH - The Connecting Link funding from the province will help resurface the road through Arthur.
Guelph Emergency Fund allocates $65,000 to local charities in need of extra support
GUELPH – The Guelph Community Response Fund has allocated $65,000 to local charities in need…
County’s yard waste collection begins in north Wellington on Monday
NORTH WELLINGTON – Wellington County’s interim yard waste collection program begins May 11 in Mapleton, Minto and Wellington North.
OPP releases sketch of man wanted for impersonating police officer
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Police have now released a sketch of a suspect wanted for stopping vehicles and asking drivers for proof of their COVID-19 "essential worker" status.
Hours changed at COVID-19 assessment centre in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST - The hours at the COVID-19 assessment centre here have changed. Public health officials have also updated the list of criteria for getting tested for the virus.