MINTO - A 16-year-old Harriston youth is dead after a single-vehicle collision in Palmerston on the night of Aug. 26.
Wellington County
Increase in reported COVID-19 cases, ICU admissions up
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases were up again in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region last week, along with a slight increase in the number of patients with the virus who are admitted to regional intensive care units.
Stop the Stigma message of overdose awareness event
MOUNT FOREST – International Overdose Awareness Day (Aug. 31) was marked with a Stop the Stigma rally here on Aug. 24.
One year after death of Mathias Bunyan, family calls for better mental health supports and police training
FERGUS - As the one-year anniversary approached of the death of Mathias Bunyan, who was shot and killed by police last year, his family spoke with the Wellington Advertiser about what life has been like since, and their calls for better mental health supports and police reform.
Rising food, gas prices have impacted most food banks in Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY — Local food banks were asked to comment on changes they’ve seen in recent months, and how its been affected by inflation.
Museum’s Antique and Classic Car Show set for Aug. 28
ABOYNE – Nothing says summer like a classic car and to take advantage of the last breath of summer, the Wellington County Museum and Archives is hosting the 46th annual Antique and Classic Car Show.
Upper Canada Two Cylinder Club John Deere Show moving to Palmerston
PALMERSTON – The Upper Canada John Deere Two Cylinder show has a new home here.
Cause of vacant barn fire in Guelph/Eramosa undetermined
GUELPH/ERAMOSA - A farmhouse on the same property was completely destroyed by fire on Aug. 27 last year.
Woodstock toy show and auction taking place Aug. 25, 27, 28
WOODSTOCK – A Rotary International Ontario farm, truck and construction toy show and consignment auction is taking place online on Aug. 25, and in-person at the Woodstock Quality Inn at 580 Bruin Boulevard on Aug. 27 and 28.
Basketball referees needed
GUELPH - The game of basketball at all levels continues to boom across Ontario as well as all of Canada.