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News
Minto’s first Pride in the Park picnic well attended
PALMERSTON – The Town of Minto’s first Pride in the Park picnic drew a crowd to Lions Heritage Park here on July 13.
Township prepares multi-year budget
MAPLETON - Council passed a resolution on July 9 directing staff to prepare a multi-year budget for the years 2020 to 2022, marking a new approach to the township’s budget.
Township endorses Pace Car speed limit awareness initiative
MAPLETON - Council here officially endorsed the Pace Car program on July 9 to raise awareness around speed reduction in school zones and pedestrian-dense areas.
Youth Spotlight: Animal-sitting business and therapy for local teen
ROTHSAY - A love of animals inspired Jade Metzger to start an animal sitting business.
Linton recruits blood donors
FERGUS - The community is invited to join Mayor Kelly Linton at the Fergus blood donor clinic on July 30.
OPP to canvass neighbourhoods after rash of vehicle thefts
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Vehicle thefts are up by 27 per cent across the county this year, with Centre Wellington seemingly a preferred target for thieves.
Driver dies two weeks after serious crash
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – The driver of an SUV that collided head-on with a tractor trailer three weeks…
Erin woman drowns near Gravenhurst
MORRISON LANDING – A 53-year-old Erin woman drowned on the weekend while on a boating trip…
County emissions reduction strategy will promote efficient use of energy
GUELPH – An update on the development of a Wellington County Corporate and Community Emissions Reduction Strategy was provided to members of the county’s planning committee on June 3.
National recognition for opioid overdose platform
GUELPH – Two local health agencies have received national recognition for taking proactive steps to combat the opioid crisis.
Wellington County Council adopts strategic action plan
GUELPH – Wellington County has adopted a strategic action plan that prioritizes provision of services, infrastructure planning and decision making, while making people the “main priority.”
Legal Aid Ontario cuts Guelph, Wellington family law clinic for domestic violence victims
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two organizations which provide services for vulnerable and low income residents across Guelph and Wellington County received notifications on July 5 that Legal Aid Ontario would no longer provide family law services.