TORONTO – The province’s agriculture minister, Lisa Thompson, announced on March 1 the…
Limited testing shows COVID-19 cases increasing across WDGPH region
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As of March 29, there were 427 known active cases of COVID-19 in the region (up 46% from 292 a week earlier) and 122 in Wellington County (up 30% from 94).
CW Chamber of Commerce releases nominees for Awards of Excellence
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce has announced the nominees for this year’s Awards of Excellence, along with its plan for an in-person gala.
Fergus Lions Home and Leisure Show returns May 4 to 6
FERGUS – The Fergus Lions Home and Leisure Show will return to the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex May 4 to 6. The show has been held every year since 1978, with the exception of 2020 and 2021.
Area farm cooperative members set to vote on amalgamation recommendation
HARRISTON – A merger between two local farm co-operatives is being recommended to members by the board of directors of both companies.
Palmerston resident charged with sexual assault
NORTH PERTH – Police have charged a Palmerston resident with sexual assault following an incident earlier this month.
EWFHT offering free virtual workshops
ERIN – The East Wellington Family Health Team has a number of free virtual workshops coming up next month.
Prayer for Peace event planned for Saturday
ELORA – A gathering to pray for peace in Ukraine will take place on March 26 at noon by the cenotaph in Elora.
Police beat: Trailer, telehandler stolen from self-storage business
MAPLETON – On March 19, Wellington County OPP received a report of a theft from a self-storage…
Two performances set to debut at the Elora Centre for the Arts
ELORA – Elora Centre for the Arts is set to host the Canadian debut of the band Side Pony and hometown debut of Drea Lake.
ECT to host auditions for upcoming production of ‘The Secret Garden’
ELORA – Elora Community Theatre recently announced auditions for its upcoming summer production of The Secret Garden directed by Deb Stanson and Nancy Baker.
GBHS releases historical video project
GUELPH – The Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) announced the release of its historical video project, Change Starts Now: Our Stories. Our History. Our Heritage.
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations up across WDGPH region
WELLINGTON COUNTY - There were 15 persons testing positive for COVID-19 while hospitalized as of March 22. The same day, there were 292 known active cases of COVID-19 in the region.
OPP cruiser struck by stolen vehicle; Chatham man charged
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A Chatham man faces a dozen charges after a stolen vehicle struck a police cruiser in Maryhill last weekend.
Local MPs Chong, Nater not bothered by Russian travel sanctions
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington-Halton Hills MP Michael Chong says a recent travel ban imposed on him by Russia is merely “symbolic” and a “sign of desperation.”