CONN – Knox Presbyterian Church here will be presenting over 500 nativity scenes over the holiday season.
Rae acclaimed as Progressive Conservative candidate for next provincial election
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Matthew Rae was acclaimed on Nov. 16 as the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party candidate for Perth-Wellington in the next provincial general election.
Drayton ag society awards prizes, awards to volunteers
MAPLETON – The Drayton Agricultural Society held its annual general meeting on Nov. 22.
Police beat: Commercial vehicle safety blitz results in 38 charges
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – Sixteen vehicles were taken off the road and 38 charges were laid by police during a recent commercial vehicle safety blitz.
Arthur Horticultural Society chose its 2025 executive
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Arthur and District Horticultural Society chose its 2025 executive on Nov. 21.
Mission Thrift Store in Fergus offering unique sale Nov. 29 to thank customers
FERGUS – The Mission Thrift Store is offering a special sale to thank customers.
Saugeen Culture Bus Tour showcases region’s history, culture
SAUGEEN REGION – People had the chance to explore the northern part of Wellington County and into Grey County on the recent Saugeen Culture Bus Tour.
Fundraiser aims to make Louise Marshall Hospital brighter during holidays
MOUNT FOREST – The latest fundraising campaign for the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation will have the added bonus of brightening up the hospital for patients and staff who have to spend time there during the holiday season.
Harriston joins the holiday festivities with Candy Canes and Cocktails event
HARRISTON – The Town of Minto hosted a Candy Canes and Cocktails evening in downtown Harriston on Nov. 13.
Police beat: Erin woman arrested in Guelph drug investigation
GUELPH – An Erin woman has been arrested on drug and property charges after warrants were executed in late September in Guelph, Erin and Halton Region.
Palmerston lights up the park for holiday season
MINTO –A good crowd was on hand for All Aboard Palmerston’s Light Up the Park evening on Nov. 15.
Coca-Cola holiday caravan returns in search of Canadas kindest community
GUELPH – Coca-Cola kicked off their holiday season on Nov. 13, with the return of the Coca-Cola holiday caravan and the launch of Canada’s kindness community contest.
SIU investigating ‘serious injury’ after chase involving Halton police
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The SIU is investigating after four people were injured, including one who was tasered, following a police chase on Tuesday that started in Halton Region and ended in Guelph/Eramosa.
OPP investigating another ‘suspicious’ house fire in Erin subdivision
ERIN – Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews responded to a report about a structure fire on Player Drive in north Erin on Nov. 13 at about 12:45am.
Ministry of Health approves sale of old Groves hospital property
FERGUS – The old Groves Memorial Community Hospital demolition is complete, and the Ministry of Health has approved the sale of the property.