GUELPH – Former Belwood resident Kyle Gemin has been handed a life sentence for murdering his 74-year-old grandfather George Gemin in 2020, and will serve 15 years behind bars in a federal prison before he’s eligible for parole.
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SIU director finds ‘no basis’ for criminal charges against Wellington OPP officer
MISSISSAUGA – The province’s Special Investigations Unit has found no grounds to criminally charge a Wellington OPP officer in connection to a man’s injuries following another incident involving officers punching and seriously injuring a person.
OCIF reduction expected to impact county’s 2024 budget
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The combined Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) allocation for Wellington County and its member municipalities will fall by more than $730,000 next year.
GRCA to conduct dye tracer testing in Conestogo River
CAMBRIDGE – The Grand River Conservation Authority will be conducting dye tracer testing in the Conestogo River, upstream of the town of St. Jacobs near Three Bridges Road sometime during the week of Dec.18.
Wellington County launches survey on rural transit
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county’s economic development division has launched a rural transit survey to assess the public transportation needs and preferences of local residents.
Wellington Road 11 lane closure planned on Dec. 19 for bridge rehabilitation
MAPLETON – A lane closure is planned on Dec. 19 on Wellington Rd 11 between Wellington Road 45 and Mapleton 4th Line.
Mapleton council approves funding support for projects by four local groups
MAPLETON – Council here has approved financial support totaling about $15,000 from the township’s 50/50 funding program for projects by four local groups.
Mercer: COVID-19 numbers are rising
GUELPH – COVID-19 is circulating in the community and the proof is in the wastewater, says the Medical Officer of Health for Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health.
Era of Arthur Seniors Club may be ending with looming hall closure
ARTHUR – The looming summertime closure of the Arthur Senior Citizen Hall by Wellington North, following a council decision and the expiry of a 10-year lease, is forcing some local groups to search for new meeting places, or face an end to local activities and meetings.
Puslinch council approves $16,000 in community grants
ABERFOYLE – Puslinch councillors have voiced regret about their decision to reduce the budgeted amount for 2024 community grants.
Donations support people in need overseas
PONSONBY – A couple times most months, Kent Martin drives from Moorefield down past Elora to pick up crates of donations from Eric Huber.
Township considers ice time allocation policy for PMD arena
MAPLETON – The township’s Parks and Recreation Committee is looking at creating a policy regarding allocation of ice time at the PMD arena.
UGDSB appoints Alethia O’Hara Stephenson as new Orangeville trustee
GUELPH – Alethia O’Hara-Stephenson is the new trustee representing Orangeville at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB).
Puslinch Christmas lights fundraise for cancer research
ARKELL – With Santa and his reindeer perched upon the roof, snowmen and nutcrackers standing tall, and Charlie Brown, Snoopy and Woodstock playing on the lawn, this Christmas light display is a sight to behold.
Study: more than 90,000 Ontario grain farming jobs
GUELPH – Grain Farmers of Ontario, representing Ontario’s 28,000 barley, corn, oat, soybean and wheat farmers, unveiled new numbers showcasing the economic impact of grain farming in Ontario.