CENTRE WELLINGTON - Police are investigating a homicide in the Maple Leaf Acres mobile home park here, near Belwood.
Officials urge caution during heat wave
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials are reminding residents to take precautions during a hot stretch that is expected to last at least four days.
GRCA to offer overnight camping at parks as of July 10
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Starting next week, the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) will offer camping at six parks, including three within Wellington County.
Man airlifted to hospital after falling off roof
ERIN - The Ministry of Labour is investigating after a man received serious injuries from falling off a roof on Thursday.
Royal Agricultural Winter Fair cancelled due to COVID-19
TORONTO – Organizers have cancelled this year's Royal Agricultural Winter Fair but promise it will return "better than than ever in 2021."
We will do better: A message from the editor
As journalists, we are tasked with many vital responsibilities, perhaps none as important as calling out injustice on behalf of those who do not have a voice or those whose voices have for centuries been ignored - or maimed or killed into silence - by those in power.
Fergus man charged with careless driving causing death
CENTRE WELLINGTON - A Fergus man has been charged with careless driving in a May crash here that left a Nichol Township man dead.
Canadian company launches Fergus-Opoly board game
CENTRE WELLINGTON - The new Fergus-themed board game based on Monopoly is available for purchase this summer.
Fergus dog park hit by vandals – again
FERGUS - Police are looking for help to identify the person(s) responsible for defacing property at the Fergus dog park.
Downtown Fergus street will be closed on Saturdays starting June 20
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Starting next week, downtown Fergus' main street will be closed on Saturdays to aid businesses, free up space for pedestrians and shoppers, and help meet physical distancing requirements.
Province encourages Ontarians to establish ‘social circles’
TORONTO — For many Ontarians, the long wait to hug certain loved ones appears to be over. The province is now encouraging residents to establish "social circles" of up to 10 people with whom they do not need to practice physical distancing.
Township plans to have Arthur, Mount Forest splash pads open by June 26
WELLINGTON NORTH – Municipal officials here say the township plans to have splash pads in Mount Forest and Arthur open by June 26.
Mapleton lifts ban on large fires
MAPLETON - The open air burn ban introduced over two months ago has been lifted in Mapleton Township.
GRCA temporarily closes some parks because people not following the rules
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Officials announced on June 9 that the Belwood Lake, Elora Gorge, Guelph Lake and Rockwood conservation areas will be closed until June 15.
Health unit issues order requiring face coverings in commercial businesses
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The public health unit has issued an order requiring businesses to make it mandatory for all customers and staff members to wear face coverings.