ELORA - The GrandWay Events Centre at the Grand River Raceway has re-opened, although capacity is limited to 50 guests.
OPP launches Project Safe Trade
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In order to increase public safety and reduce crime, the County of Wellington OPP is inviting members of the public to use their detachment parking lots to facilitate property transactions arranged online.
Fergus man faces child pornography, online luring charges
TORONTO – A Fergus man arrested by Toronto Police last week is facing child pornography, online luring and sexual interference charges.
Donation helps create LGBTQ+ youth services in rural Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Officials with Family Counselling and Support Services for Guelph-Wellington (FCSSGW) say a recent donation will help provide "lifesaving" services for rural Wellington youths who identify as LGBTQ+.
County libraries to reopen on April 1
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Library branches across the county will reopen on April 1 for limited in-person services. Browsing will be limited to 30 minutes and all patrons must complete screening upon entry and adhere to all COVID-19 public health measures.
Public health warns of fraudulent vaccination appointment texts
GUELPH – Public health officials are warning residents about a COVID-19 vaccination appointment texting scam that aims to obtain their personal information.
County proposes purchase of Guelph building for transitional shelter housing
GUELPH – The County of Wellington has approached the City of Guelph regarding the sale of its property at 65 Delhi Street. The county is proposing the property be used as a transitional housing project for those experiencing homelessness.
Crowd gathered to watch silo demolition in Drayton [VIDEO]
DRAYTON – Some likely wanted to get outside after a long winter without much to do, others were enthralled by the prospect of an explosion and some people just wanted to witness a significant change to the local rural landscape.
Dangerous driving charge for man on Highway 401
PUSLINCH – On March 14 at about 3:30am, Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a vehicle…
Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario aims to correct misconceptions
LONDON – March is national Epilepsy Awareness Month and Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario hopes to correct some misconceptions by sharing stories of real people.
ArtsEverywhere Festival goes online
GUELPH - This year’s ArtsEverywhere Festival will take place from March to July 2021 and showcases Canadian and international artists.
Twelve schools in region reporting active COVID-19 cases
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As of March 24, 12 schools in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region, including two in Wellington County, are reporting active COVID-19 cases.
Vandals strike several Fergus buildings with graffiti
FERGUS – Police are looking for help to find the person(s) responsible for "homophobic" and "derogatory" graffiti on several buildings here. Wellington County OPP responded to multiple reports of mischief to buildings and vehicles located in downtown Fergus on March 23.
Mount Forest Fireworks Festival cancelled again due to pandemic
MOUNT FOREST – For the second year in a row, the Mount Forest Fireworks Festival has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials announced the cancellations of the event, set for July 15 to 19, in a March 22 statement.
Paramedic service receives $6.1 million to provide in-home care to seniors
GUELPH – Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services (GWPS) will receive $6.1 million to provide in-home care to seniors in Guelph and Wellington County. The Ministry of Long-Term Care funding, spread over four years, was announced by GWPS on March 22.