WELLINGTON COUNTY – A major snowstorm disrupted Christmas plans and stranded travellers across the region between Dec. 23 and 26.
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Keep pets indoors in extreme cold: Guelph Humane Society
GUELPH - Winter can be a tough time for pets in Canada, with freezing temperatures and harsh weather conditions.
Significant rainfall prompts water safety statements from area conservation authorities
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Recent weather conditions have prompted area conservation authorities to release water safety statements urging caution around waterways.
Wellington County resident appointed to Order of Canada
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Dr. Andreas Laupacis said being appointed to the Order of Canada is an honour that is “very humbling in a big way" but there are many others he “worked with who also deserve it.”
County’s first baby of 2023 born at Groves hospital
FERGUS – Wellington County’s first baby of 2023, Euphemia Emma Ruttan-Rude, was born at Groves Memorial Community Hospital at 3:43am on Jan. 1.
OPP responded to hundreds of calls during winter storm
WELLINGTON COUNTY – No one was seriously injured, but police responded to hundreds of calls across the county between Dec. 23 and 26, during what was likely the worst winter storm here in several years.
Poverty Elimination Task Force releases warm-up locations for homeless
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Guelph and Wellington Task Force for Poverty Elimination is working with a number of local organizations to develop Community Cold Weather Response Plans for individuals experiencing homelessness in Guelph and Wellington County.
Old Kenilworth school used for OPP training ‘beyond its useful life’
KENILWORTH – The former Sacred Heart School located at 9135 Highway 6 here could be demolished within the next few years, council heard at a Dec. 19 meeting.
Wellington County declares ‘significant weather event’
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington has declared a “significant weather event” due to the considerable snowfall and current blowing snow.
County closes libraries, waste facilities, museum, in response to storm warning
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Libraries and waste facilities across the county are closed today in response to a major winter storm warning. The Wellington County Museum and Archives has also been closed.