GUELPH - The Cargill Canada operation on Watson Parkway in Guelph was reporting 21 active cases of COVID-19 among its staff on Feb. 18.
Big box safety blitz coming to this area Feb. 25 to 28
WELLINGTON COUNTY - A big box safety inspection blitz is scheduled for Feb. 25 to 28, in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph.
Mulmur man charged with careless driving, two sent to hospital
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A Mulmur resident has been charged with careless driving after a serious crash here Wednesday morning.
Teen charged after OPP officer dragged by ATV
MOUNT FOREST – A 16-year-old faces numerous charges after a police officer trying to make an arrest was dragged by an ATV here.
Four horses dead following weekend shed fire
MINTO – Four horses perished in a fire that destroyed a shed on the 3rd Line here on Feb. 12. Fire Chief Chris Harrow said firefighters from all three Minto stations responded to the call, which came in around 4am.
County museum, libraries reopening soon
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The reopenings are a response to the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region’s return this week to the red (control) level of the province’s COVID-19 alert system.
Police beat: Break-in, theft
Break-in, theft PUSLINCH – On Feb. 12 at about 4:30pm Wellington County OPP responded to a report…
Advertiser named finalist for OCNA awards
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington Advertiser has been named one of the top three community…
Joint executive committee, hospital boards meet for planning, updates
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The joint executive committee (JEC) and boards of Groves Memorial Community Hospital (GMCH) and North Wellington Health Care (NWHC) met this week to discuss COVID-19 activities, strategic planning, hospital and foundation updates.
Minto re-opening Harriston arena, urging residents to limit contacts
MINTO - Officials here are urging local residents to continue limiting close contacts as the Town of Minto reenters the red zone on the provinces COVID-19 protocols this week.
Scavenger hunt planned in Minto
MINTO – A community scavenger hunt to help Minto residents beat the winter blues is set to begin this week.
Public health unveils ‘robust’ plan for regional COVID-19 vaccination clinics
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The local health unit has unveiled a plan that aims to administer up to 10,000 COVID-19 vaccines per day and have three quarters of the region's population (16 and above) vaccinated by early August.
Trails near Guelph Lake to close next week for tree maintenance
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – Public trails near Guelph Lake here will be closed for four days next week for tree maintenance. The Grand River Conservation Authority announced the closures on Feb. 12.
OPP: Homeowner startled when suspect breaks in front door
INVERHAUGH – A Stratford man has been charged after a homeowner here caught someone breaking into their home through the front door.
County unveils takeout tool/map to encourage support of local businesses
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county has unveiled a new online tool that encourages residents to order takeout from local businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, notably the latest province-wide lockdown.