ABOYNE – There was a much more conciliatory tone at the Conversations with the Candidates event hosted by the Centre Wellington Black Committee on Oct. 14 than was seen at a similar event the day before.
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One dead, three injured in two-vehicle crash in Guelph-Eramosa
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash here on Sunday evening that left one person dead and sent three others to hospital with serious injuries.
Kitchener man charged with indecent exposure after interaction with student
ARTHUR – A Kitchener man has been charged with indecent exposure following an interaction with an Arthur Public School student on Thursday, but school and police officials are offering few details about the incident.
Meat laced with rat poison found in Mount Forest: OPP
MOUNT FOREST – Police are reminding pet owners to be vigilant about spotting hazards after someone found meat in downtown Mount Forest that appeared to be laced with rat poison.
County libraries record dramatic increase in summer readers
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Participation in the county library's summer reading program has increased dramatically following a decline in 2020-21.
Puslinch Santa Claus Parade back on the road Nov. 27
ABERFOYLE – Puslinch residents can look forward to the return of a traditional Santa Claus Parade next month. The Optimist Club of Puslinch announced on Oct. 13 that it will "celebrate 27 years of bringing Santa to the kids of Puslinch" with a parade in Aberfoyle on Nov. 27 at 2pm.
Before-and-after-school programs at Maryborough PS on brink of cancellation
MAPLETON – Barring a last-minute influx of participants, the township will soon wind down its before-and-after-school care program at Maryborough Public School in Moorefield.
Mapleton council endorses report on employee attraction, retention
MAPLETON – Council here has endorsed a staff report recommending the township develop an “updated work culture,” by enhancing benefits and working conditions, to attract and retain employees.
Tempers flare at Centre Wellington all-candidates meeting
ELORA – The all-candidates meeting hosted by the Guelph Wellington branch of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario on Oct.12 got off to an explosive start.
Hockey tournament to benefit local family on organ transplant journey
WELLINGTON NORTH – A hockey tournament at the Palmerston Arena on Nov. 5 will raise money for Ken and Carolyn Brubacher as their 12-year-old son Trevor awaits a kidney transplant.
Ontarians aged 12 and up now eligible for COVID-19 bivalent booster shot
TORONTO – Ontarians aged 12 and up will be eligible for a bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster dose starting on Oct. 17. The province made the announcement on Oct. 13, following Health Canada's approval of the Pfizer bivalent vaccine on Oct. 7.
Chong holds onto critic post; Nater replaced in shadow cabinet
WELLINGTON COUNTY – One of Wellington County’s two Members of Parliament has retained his position in Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s new shadow cabinet, while the other has been replaced.
Construction begins on interchange on Highway 6/Hanlon Expressway
GUELPH – Construction is set to begin this fall on the Highway 6/Hanlon Expressway Midblock Exchange, a new interchange on the expressway portion of Highway 6.
Halloween Haunt happening in Harriston
HARRISTON – Downtown Harriston will soon be haunted with spooky games, ‘fang-tastic’ food trucks, and tricks and treats for all ages at various businesses.
Erin Fall Fair returns for 172nd year
ERIN - The Erin Fall Fair returned over the Thanksgiving long weekend for its 172nd year, bringing with it a return to normalcy.