MAPLETON – Woodham, who served as a Mapleton councillor from 2014 to 2018, is filling the seat vacated by former councillor Martin Tamlyn.
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OPP investigating another ‘suspicious’ house fire in Erin subdivision
ERIN – Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews responded to a report about a structure fire on Player Drive in north Erin on Nov. 13 at about 12:45am.
City of Guelph removes tents from downtown encampment, plants shrubs
GUELPH – People living in St. George’s Square were given notice late last month to remove their tents by 4pm on Nov. 13, but City of Guelph staff did not wait until the afternoon deadline to start dismantling and removing tents.
Ministry of Health approves sale of old Groves hospital property
FERGUS – The old Groves Memorial Community Hospital demolition is complete, and the Ministry of Health has approved the sale of the property.
Twice as many youth accessing Grove Wellness Hubs services: report
GUELPH – The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO) - Wellington Guelph has released its Fall 2024 Impact Update, revealing a remarkable increase in youth accessing services.
Elora Rocks hosting theme night to raise money for Team Addy
ELORA – The next Elora Rocks home game will be a chance to support kids’ cancer research.
Wellington North decides to scrap dog licensing in 2025
KENILWORTH – Wellington North Township is doing away with dog licences.
Cost of Centre Wellington operations centre climbs to $44 million
FERGUS – The new operations centre to be built in north Fergus is now estimated to ring in at $44 million, council heard on Nov. 5. That’s a steep climb from the original projection of $10 million in 2007 and a subsequent estimate of $27 million in 2021.
Christmas in Erin event returns for a second year Nov. 16 and 17
ERIN – After teaching and tutoring high school kids, building her small business at home and volunteering in her community, Heather Asling is still dedicated to giving Erin a Christmas market like no other.
Window Wonderland launches Christmas shopping season
ERIN – Businesses on Main Street will be embracing the launch of the Christmas shopping season with the annual Erin Window Wonderland event on Nov. 15.
Santa Claus is coming to Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Santa Claus will be making an appearance in several upcoming parades throughout the county.
Kitchener residents charged after collision involving stolen vehicle
ERIN – Wellington County OPP responded to a two-vehicle collision on Trafalgar Road at around 10am on Nov. 12, and discovered two occupants of a stolen vehicle involved in the crash had fled into a nearby wooded area.
Local musician Taylor Moore releases first single
DRAYTON – Local musician, singer and song writer Taylor Moore released his first single Nov. 7 titled Anyone But You.
Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts support children in need
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Canada’s 2024 Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection season is underway.
County museum welcomes fourth annual Christmas market
FERGUS – The Wellington County Museum and Archives is set to host its fourth annual Christmas market Nov. 29 and 30.