GUELPH/ERAMOSA – One person was sent to hospital with "life-altering" injuries following a collision between a car and motorcycle here on Sunday evening.
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Second case of monkeypox confirmed in Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has confirmed a second case of monkeypox in a county man between 50 and 60 years old, following a positive lab result, bringing the total number of monkeypox cases in the health unit's region to three.
Jessie Weir awarded EastGen’s Outstanding Dairy Women Service Award
WELLINGTON COUNTY — Jessie Weir has been awarded the 2022 EastGen Outstanding Diary Women Service Award.
‘We’re frustrated and angry’: The Giving Spot dismantled after misuse
FERGUS – A local makeshift donation centre, The Giving Spot, is being dismantled after a three-year run due to regular misuse.
Minto’s first commemorative bench honours Clifford’s ‘Lou’ Stuebing
CLIFFORD - A memorial bench honouring longtime Clifford resident Lou Stuebing has been placed in the village's Cenotaph Park.
The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs making a difference in region
MINTO – The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs across Guelph and Wellington County have helped more than 14,000 youth who have participated in wide range of activities at the hubs since they were launched in mid-2021.
Multiple departments tackle Guelph/Eramosa brush fire
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Guelph Fire Services responded to a brush fire along Township Road 3 here on Aug. 1 at around 5:15pm.
Storm causes major tree damage, widespread power outages
ELORA – Thousands of people were left without power and with a significant cleanup after a major storm swept through the region on Wednesday night. Several had homes and vehicles damaged due to falling trees and for some the power outage dragged well into Thursday.
Here’s who’s running thus far in the municipal election
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Nominations for the 2022 municipal election are open.
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations down slightly
WELLINGTON COUNTY – There are 277 confirmed active cases in the region as of Aug. 3, an 8% decrease from 300 cases a week ago. This marks the first decrease in confirmed cases in the region in about a month.
Police investigating ‘suspicious’ fire
FERGUS – Residents here lent a hand to prevent a major loss during a Monday evening fire that police are now investigating as “suspicious.” Firefighters from Elora and Fergus responded to what was initially reported as a structure fire at 30 Davidson Place in Fergus at about 8:30pm on Aug. 1.
Building slows in Mapleton Township
MAPLETON – Building activity in the township was down from 2021 levels at the mid-point of the 2022 construction season.
Township’s Party in the Park event a big hit in Rockwood
Party in the Park – The Township of Guelph/Eramosa held its fourth annual Party in the Park event on July 28 at Rockmosa Park. This year marked the first community event the township has put on since 2019 due to the pandemic.
First timer and Freshman Star win Industry Day gold action at Grand River Raceway
ELORA – Sophomore pacing fillies made their way to Grand River Raceway for the Industry Day festivities on Aug. 1, competing in Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) Gold action.