FERGUS – Award winning Scottish-Canadian singer-songwriter, David Leask, has announced the release of his song The Tartan Kiss – a tribute to and commemoration of the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games.
A return to tradition in Shelburne
SHELBURNE – The tradition of live music in Shelburne continues as the Shelburne Rotary Club and the HMF Concert Series welcome Dan Davidson on Aug. 5.
‘Swimmer in distress’ dies at Guelph Lake
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A Mississauga teenager has died following another "swimmer in distress" call at Guelph Lake. Emergency crews were called to an area near the island at the Guelph Lake Conservation Area on July 31 at 6:15pm.
Old Marina Restaurant destroyed by fire
PUSLINCH – The Old Marina Restaurant on Puslinch Lake was destroyed by fire on Saturday afternoon. Firefighters from Cambridge, Puslinch and North Dumfries responded to the blaze on McClintock Drive at around 12:45pm.
Township to receive over $800,000 for hosting casino
ELORA – On July 29 the OLG announced the township’s first quarter (April 1 to June 30) payment of $805,770. That total is up significantly over previous payments, which were impacted by the COVID-19 public health restrictions.
Area hospitals monitoring epidural catheter shortage
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A worldwide shortage of epidural catheters is not impacting patients in Wellington and Waterloo – at least not yet.
Drayton Fair kicks off return of in-person agricultural exhibitions in northern Wellington
DRAYTON – Fair season in northern Wellington kicks off on Aug. 5 with the first full-scale Drayton Fair since 2019.
Deadline to submit nominations for school board trustee election Aug. 19
GUELPH – As the next municipal elections approach on Oct. 24, the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is seeking nominations for school board trustees.
Second person dies from injuries sustained in Monday crash
MAPLETON – A second person has succumbed to injuries sustained in a serious crash here on Monday.
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations up this week
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are up in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health. Following a steady decline in May and most of June, local cases have essentially doubled this month – from 153 on July 3 to 300 on July 27.
Police beat: Business break-in, theft
Business break-in, theft ELORA – Police are asking for the public’s assistance after items were…
Regional strategy for electric vehicle charging developed by Wellington County, surrounding municipalities
WELLINGTON COUNTY- The county’s climate change manager says additional infrastructure is needed to facilitate a transition to green transportation options.
Wellington North hires new CAO
WELLINGTON NORTH – The township has hired a new chief administrative officer (CAO). Brooke Lambert will be joining the municipal staff as CAO effective Sept. 6.
COVID-19 outbreak declared over at Louise Marshall Hospital
MOUNT FOREST – A July 26 press release from North Wellington Health Care noted Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) confirmed the outbreak was over the previous day.
One person dead, another seriously injured in two-vehicle crash
MAPLETON – One person is dead and another suffered life-threatening injuries in a vehicle collision here on Monday. Emergency crews responded to the intersection of Wellington Roads 8 and 10 near Moorefield on July 25 at about 3:30pm.