WELLINGTON NORTH – A Fergus man has life-threatening injuries after a truck ran into a house here on Monday. Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews responded to the scene, on Wellington Road 16 south of Damascus, at about noon on Jan. 1.
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Dave Genereaux will be missed deeply: family
FERGUS – Dave Genereaux was a loving husband, doting new father and “all around awesome guy. He’s going to be missed a lot,” his wife Sabrina Genereaux said tearfully on Dec. 31.
Fergus man dead after Highway 6 collision
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A 40-year-old Fergus man is dead following a two-vehicle crash on Highway 6 on Friday morning.
Local research scientist appointed to Order of Canada
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Salem resident John Hirdes is one of 78 appointees to the Order of Canada. On Dec. 28 Governor General Mary Simon announced the order's new members, who are recognized for contributions that enrich and improve the lives of others.
Jefferson Elora Community Centre reopening Jan. 5
ELORA – After extensive renovations and a new name, the township would like to invite the community to the official re-opening of the Jefferson Elora Community Centre on Jan. 5.
Close shave for two J.D. Hogarth teachers; new record for students
FERGUS – J.D. Hogarth Public School held its annual food drive over three weeks this month, collecting 3,200 food items – more than the goal of 3,000 – for the local food bank.
Mount Forest hospital closing emergency department again
MOUNT FOREST – Yet another "staffing shortage” means the emergency department at Louise Marshall Hospital here will be closed for a portion of this weekend.
Recycling Christmas trees can support Children’s Foundation
GUELPH – The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington’s Trees for Tots fundraiser gives trees a second life while raising funds for important programming.
Fergus featured in RBC 2024 calendar
FERGUS – With the new year comes the search for a suitable calendar.
Rotary Club of Centre Wellington closing its doors at end of June
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Rotary Club of Centre Wellington will be closing its doors on June 30. “Declining membership has prevented us from being able to continue...” officials stated in a press release.
Music video starring, directed by Guelph/Eramosa residents shot in Wellington
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The new music video for Rosa Ingenious’ song La La Land has countless ties to Wellington County.
CMHA WW to open new child and youth service building in Guelph
GUELPH – Guelph MPP Mike Schreiner met virtually with the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) and The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs on Dec. 20.
Hospice Wellington to continue art therapy programs in new year
GUELPH – As part of its grief support efforts, Hospice Wellington will be continuing its gentle art therapy invitations in the new year.
Counterfeit money discovered
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Chamber of Commerce is alerting residents to counterfeit money discovered by some local businesses.
Fergus Curling Club hosts Sticks ’n’ Stones bonspiel
FERGUS – The Sticks ’n’ Stones bonspiel took place at the Fergus Curling Club on Nov. 10.