CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township was recently notified it will receive funding through the Ministry of Transportation’s 2023-24 Connecting Links Program, with a contribution of $2,849,176 toward the reconstruction of St. David Street North (Highway 6) from St. Andrew Street to Edinburgh Avenue.
Erin man charged with assaulting spouse
ERIN – A local man has been charged with assault causing bodily harm following an incident earlier this month involving his spouse.
Police beat: Spousal assault charge
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On April 13 at about 9:30pm, Wellington County OPP officers responded to reports of a disturbance at a Centre Wellington address.
Rotary Club of Guelph hosting film screening, Earth Day tree planting
GUELPH - The Rotary Club of Guelph is screening the film Call of the Forest at the Bookshelf Cinema for Earth Day, an event the club hopes will build excitement for the planting of a new forest in Guelph.
Plant a tree, build a forest to sequester carbon on Earth Day
GUELPH – A new almost 10-acre forest is planned in Guelph through a partnership between the City of Guelph, Trees for Guelph, and the Rotary Club of Guelph.
Guelph Humane Society Walk-a-thon wags its way back after long hiatus
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is pleased to announce the launch of the Happy Trails Walk-a-thon, taking place on June 4.
Hamilton cyclist dead after being struck by vehicle
MAPLETON – A Hamilton senior is dead after being hit by a vehicle while riding a bike here on Sunday. Emergency crews were called to the scene, on Wellington Road 12 between Wellington Road 8 and 12th Line, on April 16 at about 3pm.
Advertiser named best newspaper in province in its class
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington Advertiser has been named the top community newspaper in Ontario in its class for the fourth consecutive year.
Wellness focus of Lighthouse Festival coming to Wellington North, Minto
MOUNT FOREST – A wellness festival promoting everyday activities that support both physical and mental health is planned for the fall in Wellington North and Minto.
Belwood Lake search comes up empty, but police arrest suspect later that night
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The search for a male suspect around Belwood Lake on Thursday was not successful but police arrested the man later that night at a nearby property.
Warning booms and buoys being installed at GRCA dams
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) will be installing warning booms or buoys upstream of dams to alert paddlers, anglers and boaters to stay away.
‘Spring Rain’ Irish festival coming to Belwood in May
BELWOOD – St. Patrick’s Day might be the most familiar time for celebrating Irish culture, but a special event next month aims to prove there’s much more to it than green beer, shamrocks and leprechauns.
Looking for a job? Here are resources for job seekers
CAMBRIDGE – For job searchers looking for support, there is a new resource that can help.
Dog tests positive for bird flu in Oshawa
OTTAWA – A dog in Oshawa has tested positive for avian influenza, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirmed on April 4.
Fly Me Away exhibit on display at Elora Centre for the Arts until May 14
ELORA - The Elora Centre for the Arts is launching a new exhibition in the gallery Fly Me Away by Maryam Ebrahimi.