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OPP bureau taking over investigation of alleged sexual assaults from SIU
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Officials with the OPP and Special Investigations Unit (SIU) say the OPP is taking over seven SIU investigations of alleged sexual assault by a Wellington County OPP officer.
Wellington OPP officer charged with breach of trust, attempted obstruction of justice
WELLINGTON COUNTY - A Wellington County OPP officer now faces four charges following an internal investigation into his conduct.
Pearle requests rezoning for land south of Grand River
ELORA – Pearle Hospitality is seeking a zoning bylaw amendment for lands on the south side of the Grand River to permit another commercial building.
Gala for Groves raises $360,000 for new hospital; $19.7 million raised to date
FERGUS – The Gala for Groves event at the Elora Mill on Jan. 31 raised $360,000 for the new Groves hospital.
Family Day Winter Classic in Puslinch scheduled for Feb. 15, 16 and 17
ABERFOYLE - The Family Day Winter Classic here will take place from Feb 15 to 17.
LPAT approves Hillsburgh pit expansion
ERIN - The Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) has endorsed an agreement to permit the expansion of the CBM St. Marys gravel pit on prime farmland north of Hillsburgh.
School’s Out Day Camp offers alternative during job action
ARTHUR – For the Arthur Pentecostal Assembly, it is about giving back to the community.…
Guelph taking over Mapleton fire dispatch
DRAYTON – The City of Guelph is now responsible for dispatch services for Mapleton Fire Rescue.
Minto anticipates savings on insurance premiums
MINTO – This municipality is anticipating savings of more than $12,000 on 2020 insurance premiums after council agreed to switch carriers.
Drayton club to celebrate Kin Canada centennial
DRAYTON – The Kinsmen Club of Drayton is celebrating Founders Day on Feb. 22 at the Drayton firehall.
Big Sisters of North Wellington kickoff 2020 Bowl for Kids Sake campaign
Ready to roll – Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington (BBBSNW) held a ceremonial…
Palmerston’s Foodland Grocery Store held a grand opening on Jan. 30
New look Foodland – Palmerston’s Foodland Grocery Store held a grand opening on Jan. 30…
Mapleton council briefs: Mapleton meets with infrastructure official
DRAYTON – Mapleton representatives were invited to a meeting with Stephen Crawford, parliamentary assistant to the minister of infrastructure, at the rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference.
County, township ponder shared public works garage in Arthur
GUELPH – The County of Wellington and the Township of Wellington North are considering options for a shared public works garage in Arthur.