GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public health has announced changes to vaccine appointments scheduled for today (July 6) at the West End Recreation Centre in Guelph.
Guelph man deceased after boating incident on Belwood Lake
CENTRE WELLINGTON - On July 1, 2021, at approximately 12:30pm Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a boating incident that occurred on Belwood Lake.
Guelph man charged in relation to indecent act at Guelph Lake
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A Guelph man faces several charges, including sexual assault, in relation to an indecent act committed earlier this month at Guelph Lake.
Hair salons, barbers set for busy reopening after difficult year
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Staff members at spas, salons and barber shops across the county are thrilled to be back on the job this week. Premier Doug Ford announced on June 24 the province would enter stage two of its reopening plan on June 30.
OPP gives thumbs up to those who gear up
ORILLIA – Police are giving a thumbs up to those out on roads, waterways, and trails during the week of Canada Day who have supported their latest traffic safety campaign.
Erin community presents virtual historical scavenger hunt
ERIN – Volunteers from the community have pieced together a virtual historical scavenger hunt.
Researchers identify fruits and vegetables as food waste hotspot
GUELPH – Researchers with Guelph-Wellington’s Our Food Future initiative have identified fruits and vegetables as a food waste ‘hotspot’ and will now look for opportunities across the food system to reduce waste.
Enjoy a story in the park at home as Tea n’ Tales goes virtual this year
GUELPH - Rather than gathering in person in Riverside Park, the Guelph Enabling Garden and the Guelph Guild of Storytellers will hold their weekly Tea ‘n Tales sessions virtually this year.
United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin announces board members
GUELPH - United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin has announced the appointment of six new members to the board of directors, elected at the annual general meeting on May 27.
County hospitals join Guelph Wellington Ontario Health Team
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Officials announced on June 28 that Groves Memorial Community Hospital in Aboyne and North Wellington Health Care (NWHC), which operates hospitals in Palmerston and Mount Forest, were joining the team, formerly known as the Guelph and Area OHT.
Boy’s Canada Day lemonade sale will support autism services
FERGUS – Eight-year-old Walker Samson of Fergus is hosting a lemonade sale on July 1 at 98 Ryan Street in Fergus from 1 to 4pm.
Public health offering first dose drop-in appointments
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials are urging anyone who has not yet received their first COVID-19 vaccine dose to get a shot as soon as possible.
Spectators to return to Grand River Raceway
ELORA – Spectators will return to the Grand River Raceway here on June 30. The raceway will initially welcome back 500 spectators during step two of the province's reopening plan.
Police seize over $4.5 million worth of marijuana in Fergus bust
FERGUS – A large drug bust here has resulted in the seizure of over $4.5 million in marijuana. Wellington County OPP officials say members of its street crime unit executed a search warrant on June 24 at a commercial property on Glengary Crescent in Fergus.
Railway crossing maintenance in Rockwood this weekend
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Metrolinx will be doing maintenance work at the Main Street rail crossing in Rockwood this weekend as part of work along the GO Transit corridor from Georgetown to Kitchener.