CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has identified blue-green algae in Belwood Lake.
Four pets die in Arthur apartment fire
ARTHUR – Four pets died but no people were injured in an apartment fire here on Thursday afternoon. The Smith Street building houses Erni's Place restaurant on the main floor and apartment buildings in the basement.
Erin resident dies in four-vehicle crash in Caledon
CALEDON – An Erin resident is one of two people who died in a serious crash here on Wednesday. Caledon OPP officials say emergency crews responded to a four-vehicle collision on Airport Road, near Charleston Sideroad, on Aug, 30 at around 4pm.
Public health: 31 suspected drug-related deaths in region this year
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The local public health unit issued a statement on Aug. 31, International Overdose Awareness Day, warning area residents about the "devastating effects" of drug poisonings in the region.
Alma Optimist Club hosts classic car and truck show
ALMA – The Alma Community Centre parking lot was overflowing with classic cars and trucks on Aug. 26
New program gives a free Groves Baby onesie to babies born at Groves hospital
ABOYNE - Babies born at Groves Memorial Community Hospital will go home with a special, commemorative onesie thanks to a generous donation from Bill and Cheryl Rowe.
Learn about trees, flowers and growing at U of G’s Arb Expo
GUELPH – There’s a lot going on at the University of Guelph on Sept. 9 that will interest nature lovers, tree lovers, and plant lovers.
‘Harness the Hope’ event raises over $25,000 for breast cancer research
ELORA — The Grand River Raceway (GRR) hosted its second annual breast cancer fundraiser Harness the Hope Night on Aug. 18.
CMHA provides back-to-school advice for parents
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The start of the school year is a transitional period for children, parents and teachers, and with it can come feelings of stress and anxiety.
Car show draws hundreds to Wellington County Museum and Archives
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The 47th annual Car Show at the Wellington County Museum and Archives on Aug. 27 was a popular event.
Crime Stoppers holding document shredding events
WELLINGTON COUNTY — Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW) is holding upcoming shredding events in both Guelph and Mount Forest.
Police beat: OPP looking for clues after hit and run with stolen van
FERGUS – Police are looking for a suspect involved in a hit-and-run crash here who was driving a stolen vehicle.
Team Addy, Riverfest join forces for ‘Concert with Addy-tude’
ELORA – Addison Hill had a sharp wit, an enduring smile and a never-give-up attitude. And those are the qualities that will be celebrated on Sept. 23 as Team Addy hosts 'A Concert with Addy-tude.'
About 200 cattle perish in weekend barn fire near Conn
WELLINGTON NORTH – About 200 cattle died in a barn fire south of Conn on Saturday afternoon and damages are estimated in the millions of dollars.
Dog walker assaulted
GUELPH - The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a female walking her dog Thursday evening was assaulted by a stranger.