WELLINGTON COUNTY – From a creepy corn maze to a 100-year-old haunted farm house, if you’re looking for a good scare this Halloween, Wellington County has plenty to go around.
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Mayor’s Charity Bonspiel hits the ice Nov. 7 at Arthur curling club
ARTHUR – Wellington North officials are gearing up for a day of curling, camaraderie and charity at the third annual Mayor’s Charity Bonspiel on Nov. 7 at the Arthur and Area Curling Club.
Pickleball for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Sept. 30, Mason Capital Group officials presented a cheque for $1,420 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington (BBBS), representing the proceeds from the company’s inaugural pickleball tournament on Sept. 12.
Fergus man collecting used Halloween costumes
FERGUS – If you’ve got Halloween costumes your kids have outgrown, think about Randy Vaine.
Family pledges $500,000 donation
GUELPH - The family behind Guelph-based Barzotti Woodworking have pledged to donate $500,000 to St. Joseph’s Building Better Healthcare Campaign.
Maitland Valley Conservation Authority’s general manager, secretary treasurer retiring in 2026
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Maitland Valley Conservation Authority’s (MVCA) long-serving general manager and secretary treasurer Phil Beard will be retiring in 2026.
CAO Dan Wilson guest speaker at Chamber breakfast
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Township CAO Dan Wilson is the guest speaker at an event hosted by the Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce.
Fergus House of Horrors returns for second year, creepier than ever
FERGUS – If you’re looking for creepy; if you’re looking for gore; if you want to be frightened by things that go bump in the night, look no further than the Fergus House of Horrors.
Mildmay man dead after motorcycle crash
WELLINGTON NORTH – Emergency crews were called for "an ejected motorcyclist" on Sideroad 3 West, south of Mount Forest, on Oct. 6 at about 5:15pm.
Puslinch Township celebrates 175th anniversary
ABERFOYLE – An old school bell, discovered, saved and restored, has become a symbol for the history of Puslinch as the township celebrated its 175th anniversary on Oct. 4.
Catholic elementary students run cross country at Fergus sportsplex
FERGUS – Students in Grades 3 through 8 in the Wellington Catholic District School Board attended a cross country meet at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex on Oct. 1 and 2.
Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after crash
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following a crash on Saturday morning.
Drayton man, woman dead after serious Friday night crash
MAPLETON – Emergency crews responded to the scene, on 8th Line in Mapleton Township, southeast of Drayton, on Oct. 3 at about 9:30pm.
One injured in minor Palmerston house fire
PALMERSTON – Minto firefighters responded to a structure fire call on Oct. 3 at about 6:37am in the area of King Street and Albert Street in Palmerston.
Creators of homegrown Waddies game enter the ‘Dragon’s Den’
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Andy Speers has been sitting on a secret since May, when he and business partner Trevor Aitchison entered the Dragon’s Den and left with – well, you'll have to watch the show to find out.