ELORA – What started as an activity to keep busy during COVID-19 lockdowns, has grown over the past 21 months into a major knitting project for residents at the Heritage River Retirement Residence.
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‘Candy Cane Christmas’ Alma parade theme
ALMA – Santa Claus is set to make his final local parade stop here this weekend.
First Market Place at the Museum a success
Market museum – The first Market Place at the Museum event was held at the Wellington County Museum and Archives on Dec. 9 and 10 to a huge success.
Jamie Martin stepping down from leadership role at Grand River Raceway
ELORA - The Grand River Agriculture Society announced a leadership shift at Grand River Raceway (GRR) on Dec. 9.
ReMax collects hats and mitts for youth
FERGUS - The team at ReMax in Fergus is collecting new hats and mitts for children and youth in Centre Wellington. All donations received by Dec. 23 will be donated to the Community Resource Centre for distribution.
Mapleton closing administration office due to COVID-19 concerns
MAPLETON – The Township of Mapleton is closing its administration office to the public as of Dec. 20 due to concern over a province-wide increase cases of COVID-19.
Cambridge man airlifted to hospital after fall from conservation area cliff
ROCKWOOD – A 22-year-old Cambridge man was air lifted to hospital with significant injuries following an incident at the Rockwood Conservation Area on Tuesday afternoon.
Guelph bylaw officers to provide service to Wellington North
KENILWORTH – Wellington North Township has entered into a contract with the City of Guelph for bylaw services for a one-year pilot beginning Jan. 1.
Wellington County, neighbouring region not consulted for Town of Erin report
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Following a report to Erin council that seems to question the town’s future in Wellington County, affected municipalities say it’s up to Erin to make the first move to begin discussions.
SIU: no criminal charges against OPP officer who shot, killed Mathias Bunyan
MISSISSAUGA - A Wellington OPP officer will not be criminally charged in the shooting death of 31-year-old Mathias Bunyan on Aug. 15, following a Special Investigations Unit probe and decision from director Joseph Martino.
Town of Erin municipal office to close Dec. 20
ERIN – Town officials here have announced they will be closing the municipal office near Hillsburgh on Dec. 20. “We want everyone to have a safe and healthy holiday season,” Mayor Allan Alls stated.
Centre Wellington to close office, extend state of emergency
ELORA – In response to the rapid spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant, Centre Wellington will close its municipal office to the public and it will not end the local state of emergency as planned on Dec. 31.
State of emergency to remain in place in Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The county’s local state of emergency will not be ending as planned in the new year.
Minto opposes county official plan amendment that would restrict growth in small centres
MINTO – Council here is opposing removal of a section of the County of Wellington Official Plan that would prevent even minimal growth in existing rural settlements.
Arthur residents face meth, weapon charges
ARTHUR – Two Arthur residents face methamphetamine and weapon charges after a drug bust here last week.