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CENTRE WELLINGTON - A former Highland Pines employee has been accused of fraud and also charged with arson in connection with a fire at the campground on Saturday.

TORONTO - The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) has ratified central agreements with the province of Ontario.

MAPLETON - The Township of Mapleton has cancelled its annual Canada Day celebration and fireworks display.

MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest COVID-19 Assessment Centre saw a total of 73 people during its first week of operations, and tested 70 of those for the virus.

MOUNT FOREST - A staff member at Strathcona Long-Term Care has tested positive for COVID-19.

FERGUS - Police are looking for clues after nine vehicles were stolen and eight vehicles were damaged here over the weekend.

TORONTO - The Ontario government announced on Monday afternoon a plan for reopening the province’s economy. But when exactly it will take place remains to be seen.

TORONTO - The province has announced all publicly funded schools will remain closed until at least May 31.

FERGUS - Police are looking for help to identify and catch the man responsible for an alleged sexual assault here.

CENTRE WELLINGTON - When fire officials received a call early on April 25 for "multiple explosions" and flames at Highland Pines Campground, they feared the worst.

DRAYTON - Drayton Entertainment has cancelled four more productions - consisting of 11 runs at four venues - as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

WELLINGTON COUNTY - A 21-year veteran of the Wellington County OPP has been charged with sexual assault and breach of trust.

ERIN – Erin town council decided to put a $422,792 surplus from 2019 into the tax rate stabilization reserve in an effort to reduce or eliminate the need for a property tax increase in 2021.