MAPLETON – On April 1, Wellington County OPP officers responded to an address in Mapleton and initiated an intimate partner violence investigation.
Advisory committee positions open for self-nomination
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Township is inviting members of the public to serve on various advisory committees.
Youth advisory committee hopes for free roller skating this summer
PUSLINCH – Puslinch’s Youth Advisory Committee members Katey Whaling and Carter O’Driscoll…
London man accused in sexual assaults between 1993 and 2005
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A London man has been charged with sexual assault in connection with several incidents many years ago. Police say the victim reported the assaults took place in Guelph and Wellington County County between 1993 and 2005.
Town insurance premium increases by 10%
ERIN - Council has approved a staff recommendation to renew its municipal insurance policy with Marsh Canada Inc. at an annual premium of $226,114 before tax.
Paramedics to continue responding from Hillsburgh fire station
ERIN - The Town of Erin and the City of Guelph have reached an agreement for the Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Service's continued use of Station 50 in Hillsburgh.
Police issue public safety alert following opiate overdoses
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Police are issuing a public safety alert following three opiate overdoses in the county this past weekend. "Thankfully, in each instance, naloxone was successfully administered and none of the overdoses were fatal," police stated in an April 2 press release.
Government says budget will help Canadians in difficult times; Chong calls it ‘terrible plan’
OTTAWA – One local MP calls it “fiscal fantasy,” but Liberal officials say the federal budget unveiled last week includes vital programs to help Canadians, including initiatives to address health/dental care and affordability.
Boy, 14, faces 17 charges involving sexual assault, child porn
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A local 14-year-old boy faces 17 sex assault and child pornography charges involving multiple victims over a 10-month period last year.
Moorefield couple wins $500,000 in OLG draw
TORONTO – A Moorefield couple is $500,000 richer after winning second prize in the OLG's Daily Grand draw. Michael and Lynda Boyd matched five main numbers to win $25,000 a year for life in the Feb. 27 draw.
Guelph COVID care clinic closing
GUELPH – The Guelph COVID, Cold, Flu Care Clinic located at 400 Southgate Drive is closing at the end of day on March 31.
Skydiggers coming to Guelph
GUELPH - Canadian roots rock icons Skydiggers are coming to Guelph for a full evening performance at Guelph Little Theatre on May 13.
National Tartan Day concert at Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – On April 6 at 8pm, local promoter WeeAlec Productions is presenting a National Tartan Day Concert at the Fergus Grand Theatre.
Boil water advisory ends
ERIN – A boil water advisory has ended in Erin.
Police beat: Careless driving
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On March 12 at about 10am, Wellington County OPP responded to a single-vehicle collision on 2nd Line near Wellington Road 18 here.