GUELPH – Wellington County CAO Scott Wilson has been recognized by the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO) with the 2022 Carlos Ventin Award for Municipal Heritage Leadership.
CWDHS placed under ‘hold and secure’ Friday afternoon
FERGUS – Centre Wellington District High School was under a "hold and secure" order for about 25 minutes on Friday afternoon in response to reports of a person near the school who may have been carrying a weapon.
Police issue warning after two Belwood residents bilked of $9,000
BELWOOD – Local police are again warning residents about the "grandparent scam" after two Belwood seniors were each defrauded of $9,000.
Wellington County pays tribute to the fallen on Remembrance Day
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Communities across the county took time to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in war on Nov. 11.
Fergus Lions Club, Reliable Ford launch annual Christmas drive
FERGUS – The Fergus Lions Club has launched its annual Christmas drive in cooperation with Reliable Ford – and for the third year in a row, officials are asking for gift cards in lieu of actual toys.
Students outpace provincial average in most EQAO categories
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is reporting that despite the challenges…
Jeff McKee, Emma Smyth receive second Arthur Chamber Citizen of Year awards
ARTHUR – The Arthur Chamber of Commerce presented its 2022 community awards to recipients at the Arthur Legion on Oct. 19.
Jennifer Adams named new Wellington County clerk
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Jennifer Adams is set to join County of Wellington staff as the municipality’s new clerk.
Significant changes: COVID-19 cases down but hospitalizations up
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region are down significantly this week but the number of people hospitalized with COVID has increased.
BIA’s Starlight Shopping returns to Elora Nov. 24 and 25
ELORA - Celebrate the spirit of the season in Elora with two nights of shopping, savings and fun.
Neighbourwoods Nov. 30 Tree Talk event about Vimy Oaks Project
FERGUS – After the Battle of Vimy Ridge in 1917, a Canadian soldier gathered acorns, brought them back home to Canada, and planted them on his farm.
Wellington Catholic board holding in-person high school information evenings
GUELPH - Wellington Catholic District School Board’s high schools will be holding in-person information evenings for local Grade 8 students interested in learning more about their high school experience.
Mudmen at Fergus Grand Theatre in December
FERGUS - Canada’s Celtic Rock warriors Mudmen return to the Fergus Grand Theatre on Dec. 3 as part of their Farmer’s Tan tour.
Remembrance Day 2022 – Lest We Forget
A complete look at the 2022 Remembrance Day section in the Nov. 10th, 2022 edition
Man charged with assault
MOUNT FOREST – A Mount Forest man was charged with assault causing bodily harm after a recent…