ERIN – The federal government is providing $202,340 in funding for the Erin Agricultural Society's new "agri-dome" at the Erin fairgrounds. Guelph MP Lloyd Longfield made the announcement at the site on Feb. 10.
Wellington North Farmers’ Market returning for 10th year this summer
WELLINGTON NORTH - The Wellington North Farmers’ Market returns to the Victory Church and Community Centre for its 10th season on June 17.
Fergus man faces weapon charges after traffic stop
FERGUS – A Fergus man has been charged after police found weapons and ammunition in a vehicle following a traffic stop here on Wednesday.
GRCA urges caution around local water bodies
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Officials don't expect widespread flooding, but the Grand River Conservation Authority is urging area residents to "exercise extreme caution around all local waterways" due to Thursday's rainfall.
Local senior bilked of $14,000 in ‘grandparent scam’
ELORA – Police are once again reminding residents, notably seniors, how to avoid becoming victims of fraud after a local resident was bilked of $14,000 in a "grandparent scam."
COVID-19 cases up across region; hospitalizations steady
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases are up for the first time in five weeks across the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region, while hospitalizations remain steady.
Police beat: Stolen truck
MOUNT FOREST – On Jan. 31 at about 8:30pm, Wellington County OPP received a report that a vehicle…
Police, CAFC join forces to launch fraud prevention campaign
OTTAWA – The OPP, RCMP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are joining forces to launch a fraud prevention campaign from Feb. 6 to 10.
Guelph mother charged with abandoning child
GUELPH – A Guelph woman was arrested last weekend after her young daughter was found wandering…
Construction site assault
FERGUS – On Feb. 2 at about 8:30am, Wellington County OPP responded to an assault at a…
Hospice Wellington holding 6th annual Handbags for Hospice event
GUELPH – Hospice Wellington is holding this year’s Handbags for Hospice event at the Delta Conference Centre in Guelph on Feb. 23.
Running, walking together on International Women’s Day
GUELPH – Thousands of people across Canada and the world will lace up their running shoes for a 3km trek to celebrate gender equality and safe and inclusive spaces on March 8.
Centre Wellington ‘making it big’ for Culture Days
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Township of Centre Wellington (Elora and Fergus Tourism) and the Elora Fergus Arts Council have joined forces to make this year’s Culture Days one to remember.
Chamber accepting nominations for Awards of Excellence
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its Awards of Excellence, to be presented at a gala on May 30.
Mount Forest woman dies in two-vehicle crash
WELLINGTON NORTH – A Mount Forest woman is dead following a two-vehicle crash here on Monday afternoon. Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews responded to the scene, on Highway 6, south of Mount Forest, on Feb. 6 at about 1pm.