ERIN – A Hillsburgh man is charged with dangerous driving and impaired driving causing death following a two-vehicle crash here on Sunday evening that left an Erin resident dead. Emergency crews responded to the scene, on Wellington Road 22 near Trafalgar Road, on July 23 at about 6:15pm.
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Medieval Faire drew thousands to downtown Fergus on Saturday
FERGUS - Thousands of festival goers flocked to St. Andrew Street for this year's Medieval Faire.
Local farmers taking Wellington North to land tribunal
WELLINGTON NORTH – Elgin and Joan Craig have retained a law firm and are appealing Wellington North council’s June decision to deny a minor variance request.
Waterloo men face weapon, drug charges
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Two Waterloo residents are facing weapon and drug charges after their vehicle was stopped by police.
Police lay charges in connection with Mount Forest fires in February, July
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington OPP have laid more charges in connection to recent fires in Mount Forest.
Labour inspector issues orders to contractor completing linear work in Erin
ERIN – An inspector from the provincial labour ministry has issued five orders to a contractor completing linear work for Erin's new wastewater treatment plant.
Fire chief, water operator detail response to Hillsburgh boil water advisory
ERIN – Before a boil water advisory for Hillsburgh residents was lifted last week, Erin fire chief Jim Sawkins was already praising the town’s response during a July 13 council meeting.
Fergus park closed ‘for several hours’ after pieces of glass/pottery found in sand
FERGUS – Police are asking residents to "exercise caution" at local parks after pieces of glass and pottery were found in the sand at Webster Park here.
After three years dark, Gorge Cinema to reopen Friday
ELORA – Coming to a theatre near you, a theatre near you! The Gorge Cinema is set to re-open tomorrow – July 21 - after being closed almost steadily since the pandemic started in March 2020.
Hiding in plain sight: is that beautiful bloom invasive?
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Invasive species displace native plants that are food sources for insects and animals. They impact crop production by invading farm fields and damage infrastructure such as buildings, sidewalks and roads.
Dixon Home Hardware celebrates 100 years in business
FERGUS – Locally owned and operated since 1923, Dixon Home Hardware is celebrating its 100-year anniversary this year.
Summer Concert Series returns for 10th season
WELLINGTON COUNTY — July 13 marked the beginning of the Summer Concert Series at the Wellington County Museum and Archives’ heritage barn in Fergus.
Wellington County Museum to host 47th annual car show
WELLINGTON COUNTY — On Aug. 27 from 1 to 4pm, the Wellington County Museum will be hosting its 47th annual Antique and Classic Car Show.
Residents hope ministry can find source of foul-smelling water
PUSLINCH – About 25 homes on Fielding Lane, south of Morriston, have had smelly water coming from their taps for a couple of weeks. The owners are seeking help from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) to determine the cause.
No changes coming to Wellington North electoral wards
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council recently discussed whether a need exists to reevaluate the township's electoral ward system, ultimately settling in favour of the status quo.