WELLINGTON NORTH – Three Hamilton residents have been charged in connection with a shoplifting spree earlier this week at stores in Mount Forest, Arthur, Shelburne and Orangeville.
Centre Wellington man charged in sexual assaults of minor
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A local man faces six charges in relation to the sexual assault of a minor in several incidents over the last nine months. "The incidents occurred between September 2023 and June 2024 at a home in Centre Wellington," police stated in a press release.
Drugs and handgun seized, vehicle shot at in separate incidents: OPP
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local police recently dealt with two incidents involving a gun – one ending with the arrest of a suspected drug dealer and the other with at least one shot fired at a parked vehicle.
Pollinator Festival on this weekend
PUSLINCH – The Bee Sweet Nature Company is hosting its fourth annual Pollinator Festival at its property in Puslinch.
Pride decorations damaged in separate incidents in Palmerston
PALMERSTON – Police now say there have been two separate incidents of vandalism involving Pride decorations here this month.
Uxbridge man charged in connection with sexual assault in Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH – On June 11, Wellington County OPP officials announced that police began an investigation "into a reported sexual offence at an address in Wellington North" in April.
Guelph Youth Music Centre hosts drag story time for Guelph Pride
GUELPH – Guelph Pride, the Guelph Youth Music Centre (GYMC), and the Children’s Reading Room are partnering to present “Fay & Fluffy, a Drag Storytime and Singalong.”
Teens airlifted to hospital after serious crash near Arthur
WELLINGTON NORTH – Two local teenagers were airlifted to a hospital with serious injuries after a single-vehicle crash here early on Sunday. Emergency crews responded to the scene, on Sideroad 10 E north of Arthur, on June 9 at about 1:30am.
Erin Legion hosts event recognizing 80th anniversary of D-Day
On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landing in Normandy, which took place on June 6th, 1944, and stands as the most challenging operation in Canada’s military history, a commemorative presentation was hosted by the Erin Legion at McMillan Park.
Motorcyclist airlifted to trauma centre following collision near Arthur
MAPLETON – Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews responded to the scene, on Wellington Road 12 at 16th Line, southwest of Arthur in Mapleton Township, on June 6 at about 5pm.
Erin Farmers’ Market reopens for 12th season on June 20
ERIN – The Erin Farmers’ Market is reopening for its 12th season on June 20.
Human trafficking arrest
GUELPH – In May Guelph Police began a human trafficking investigation in relation to a Guelph male alleged to be involved in trafficking, procuring, receiving material benefit and sexually assaulting young females.
Local school boards to recognize Indigenous History Month
WELLINGTON COUNTY – June is Indigenous History Month, and students attending local schools will celebrate with Indigenous-focused events and lessons.
Third annual Waddies Classic delivers big money, noise, fun in Elora
ELORA - The third annual Waddies Classic welcomed 84 teams from across North America to the Jefferson Elora Community Centre on May 25.
Fire destroys chicken coop in Erin
ERIN – A heat lamp was determined to be the cause of a fire that destroyed a chicken coop in Erin on May 11.