News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Maitland Valley Conservation Authority’s (MVCA) long-serving general manager and secretary treasurer Phil Beard will be retiring in 2026.

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.

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.

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.

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.

CENTRE WELLINGTON – A motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following a crash on Saturday morning.

MAPLETON – Emergency crews responded to the scene, on 8th Line in Mapleton Township, southeast of Drayton, on Oct. 3 at about 9:30pm.

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.

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.

ARTHUR – Wendy Vroenhoven and Susan O’Neill are putting more than money on the line to support the future Aboyne Rural Hospice.

ERIN – Residents here can expect a 3 per cent water rate increase as of next year.

CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township intends to combine its tourism and economic development departments and form a municipal service corporation that would operate at arm’s length from council with regular quarterly updates.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials are encouraging local residents to book flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall to stay protected during the coming respiratory illness season.