WELLINGTON NORTH – On Aug. 2 Wellington County OPP received a report of a stolen all-terrain…
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Please get vaccinated ASAP
Ironically, the same crowd that downplayed COVID-19 because it “only” affected about three per cent of Canadians and “only” killed about 0.7% is now somehow extremely concerned about their 0.018% chance of having an adverse reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine.
GRCA extends request for water conservation
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) officials are asking water users to cut consumption by 10 per cent as local water levels remain low despite "higher-than-normal" rainfall recently.
White donates $25,000 to Family and Children’s Services
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Youth in Wellington County who received services from Family and Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington County now have a better chance at pursuing post-secondary education, thanks to a sizeable donation from former county councillor and warden Lynda White.
Majority of new COVID-19 cases in region found in unvaccinated persons
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Recently released public health data reveals majority of new COVID-19 cases occurring in unvaccinated persons.
Wellington North denies application for cannabis facility in Arthur
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here has rejected a company’s proposal to operate a cannabis facility in Arthur. At an Aug. 9 meeting, council rejected CCR Holdings Wells St. Inc.’s proposal to rezone its 5.14-acre property in Arthur to permit indoor cultivation and processing of cannabis.
Public health reporting 23 new COVID-19 cases in region over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting 23 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend (Aug. 6 to 8). The region’s active case count now sits at 47, a rise from 21 cases on Aug. 3 and the highest total since July 12.
Fergus resident faces number of charges in ‘domestic-related incidents’
NORTH PERTH – A Fergus resident faces a number of charges - including harassment, assault and uttering threats - following what police are calling "a number of domestic-related incidents" over five years.
Sunflowers of Elora festival billed as ‘a selfie lover’s paradise’
ELORA – Heading into its second blooming season, the Fieldstone Barn is once again running the Sunflowers of Elora Festival, starting Aug. 6.
Belwood author releases new work of short fiction
BELWOOD – Children’s author Marilyn Helmer is “singing a different tune” and publishing a volume of short adult fiction called Bird Song on a Summer Evening.
Orange Order in Guelph and Wellington County mark Orangeman’s Day
July 12 celebration – Members the Orange Order Prince Arthur Loyal Orange Lodge 1331 serving…
One dead, one injured following serious crash in Puslinch
PUSLINCH – A Guelph man has died and another person was injured in a serious car crash here on Friday afternoon.
Returning to classrooms in the face of Delta
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Fear of a Delta-driven fourth wave looms over a return to Wellington County classrooms this fall as public health officials double down on a “call to arms.”
Tri-Town Photo Contest underway in Minto
MINTO – A Tri-Town Photo Contest, sponsored by local downtown organizations, is underway here.