WELLINGTON NORTH – Police say they are investigating a death here on the weekend. Wellington County OPP officials say police officer responded to a property on Concession 7, near Kenilworth, on Nov. 26 at about 10:15pm.
Fergus Scottish Festival thankful for $50,000 Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant
FERGUS – Officials with the Fergus Scottish Festival are expressing their thanks for a $50,000 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) and looking forward to next year's festival with the appointment of a new board of directors.
Christmas Tour of Lights Charity Challenge planned in Minto
MINTO – The Harriston-Minto Agricultural Society is set to host its first ever Christmas Tour of Lights Charity Challenge.
Local CMHA launching fundraising campaign on ‘Giving Tuesday’
WELLINGTON COUNTY - A recent survey by CMHA Ontario showed that nearly half (48%) of Ontarians say their mental health has worsened and one in four have sought help for mental health challenges since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Police identify Wellington North crash victim
WELLINGTON NORTH – Police have now identified the man who died in a single-vehicle crash here on Monday morning.
Living wage rises to $19.95 per hour
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The living wage necessary to meet minimum living expenses has risen by 7.7 per cent from $18.10 per hour in 2021 to $19.95 per hour in 2022, according to the Guelph-Wellington Poverty Elimination Task Force (GWPETF).
Non-profit sector approaching ‘perfect storm’
GUELPH - Volunteerism is facing unprecedented change and challenge at the same time non-profits are looking at decreased revenue and increased demand for service.
Kudo receives award from MEA
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County engineer Don Kudo received a 2022 Municipal Engineers Award at the Municipal Engineers Association’s (MEA) 2022 conference on Nov. 17.
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations continue to drop in region
WELLINGTON COUNTY – COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have dropped significantly over the last two weeks in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region.
Who makes the best cocktail in Fergus? You decide
FERGUS – As a kick-off to the Fergus Sip and Shop starting on Nov. 24 through to Dec. 2, the Outpost Bottle Shop, in collaboration with the Fergus BIA, will be holding the inaugural Fergus cocktail competition.
CMHA branch recognizes men’s mental health awareness through Movember
GUELPH - Men’s Health Awareness Month is led globally by Movember, the focus of which is on addressing men’s mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.
Free workshops from East Wellington Family Health Team
The East Wellington Family Health Team is offering free workshops in December.
Police Beat: Thief gets munchies?
DUFFERIN COUNTY – OPP officials here have laid multiple charges as a result of a stolen vehicle…
County hospitals receive $700,000 for infrastructure improvements
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local hospitals will receive over $700,000 in 2022-23 funding through the province’s Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund (HIRF), which supports local hospitals as they make upgrades, repairs, and maintain their facilities.
Guess who’s coming to town?
ELORA – The Elora Lions Club is rolling out the red carpet for Santa Claus and officials hope the whole community will attend.