MINTO – Police have charged a Palmerston woman with arson in connection with two fires on White's Junction Trail here.
Taste Real Campaign puts local food on winter menu
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Taste Real’s Eat Up Your February campaign invites the public to explore Wellington County’s local food options and engage with agriculture and food during the winter months.
Chris White and Sue Foxton to lead GRCA board for another term
CAMBRIDGE – Chris White, Mayor of Guelph-Eramosa Township and councillor in Wellington County, and Sue Foxton, Mayor of North Dumfries Township, have been acclaimed, continuing their roles as chair and vice chair of the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA).
Erin Fire and Emergency Services receives Safe Community donation
ERIN – The Town of Erin Fire and Emergency Services, Enbridge Gas and the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council have been working collaboratively to improve home safety and bring fire and carbon monoxide-related deaths down to zero.
Police Beat: Man charged in break-in
Man charged in break-in BRANT – On Jan. 25 at about 4:32am, the South Bruce OPP received a report…
Police issue warning after local ‘sextortion’ incident
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Wellington County OPP say they received a report on Jan. 25 about a local resident being blackmailed by someone threatening to share intimate images of them with others.
Politicians offer differing views on trucker vaccine mandate, Ottawa protest
OTTAWA - While the “Freedom Convoy” in Ottawa has died down considerably since last weekend, political rhetoric appears to be heating up, with no consensus among politicians.
Looking back on 2021: The Year in Review
WELLINGTON COUNTY – COVID-19 once again dominated the news in 2021, but the global pandemic…
Councillor Tom Adams appointed chair of CVC Board of Directors
MISSISSAUGA – Town of Oakville councillor Tom Adams was acclaimed as chair of Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) at the inaugural 2022 board meeting held Jan. 21.
Guelph General Hospital holding virtual Black Tie Bingo
GUELPH – The 26th annual Black Tie Bingo, presented by Co-operators and Meridian Credit Union, will be a virtual gala for the second time, taking place on March 5.
Minto Fire issues warning about careless smoking after fire
CLIFFORD - Minto Fire’s Clifford Station responded to report of a garage fire at a residence in Clifford around 9:30pm on Jan. 30. Firefighters found heavy smoke and flames coming out of the roof of the structure, but occupants were out of the building and no injuries reported.
Eleven break-ins over two months at homes in Mount Forest area: OPP
MOUNT FOREST – Police are urging local homeowners to take precautions after receiving 11 reports over the past two months of break-ins at homes in the Mount Forest area.
Weapon, drug charges laid after police locate truck suspected to be stolen
MOUNT FOREST – Three people are facing serious criminal charges after being found by Wellington OPP officers with a grey pickup truck police say they believed to be stolen.
Mapleton set to reopen arena, community centres
MAPLETON – The PMD arena and all community centres in the township will open on Jan. 31. The re-opening coincides with the easing of mandatory public health restrictions introduced by the province on Jan. 5 in response to rising COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations.
Minto reopening recreational facilities on Jan. 31
MINTO - The Town of Minto will be reopening all municipally-operated recreational facilities to the public on Jan. 31. The re-opening coincides with the easing of mandatory public health restrictions introduced on Jan. 5 in response to rising COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations.