GUELPH – Ideas for promoting the OPP in Wellington County were presented on Wednesday to the county’s Police Services Board (PSB) following discussion last year about perception issues among residents.
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Beyond boundaries: Elora Adventurer treks from pole to peaks
ELORA - It’s been said many times by many parents: “When I was young, I’d walk five miles to school in the snow, uphill both ways.”
Auditor general: aggregate industry not in compliance; ministry not providing oversight
PUSLINCH – A damning report by Ontario’s Auditor General on the state of the aggregate industry echoes concerns raised for decades by Puslinch council and its citizens. Namely, there is not enough compliance by aggregate operators and not enough oversight by the Ministry of Natural Resources.
Man charged with dangerous, impaired driving in crash that claimed life of Fergus man
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A man has been charged with dangerous driving and impaired driving in a crash two weeks ago that claimed the life of Dave Genereaux of Fergus.
Police Services Board supports $17.5-million policing budget for 2024
GUELPH - The Wellington County Police Services Board (PSB) is in support of a $17.55-million operating budget for policing in the county.
Driver transported to hospital after morning crash in Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH - Wellington Road 16 between Line 8 and Line 12 in Wellington North has been reopened after a crash on Jan. 11.
Annual Classic Bonspiel returns to Fergus Curling Club
FERGUS - The Fergus Curling Club hosted its annual 1834 Classic Bonspiel on Jan. 6.
Annual WCDSB Bishop’s Dinner supports community organizations
GUELPH – The Wellington Catholic District School Board’s (WCDSB) 21st Annual Bishop’s Dinner for Community Needs raised nearly $40,000 for local community organizations.
Two municipal snowplows in separate incidents Jan. 3
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Guelph/Eramosa and Erin snowplows were involved in two separate incidents last Wednesday.
CWCF grants $8,000 from Jack R. MacDonald Community Fund
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Community Foundation’s Jack R. MacDonald Community Fund’s 2023 granting program has provided two grants totalling $8,000 to local organizations.
Rockwood Lions Club hosts annual New Year’s Levee
ROCKWOOD - The Rockwood Lions Club hosted its annual New Year’s Levee at the Rockmosa Older Adults Centre on Jan. 7.
Two people break into yard
ABERFOYLE – Police are looking for clues after two people broke into “a commercial yard” on Nicholas Beaver Road here on two separate occasions last month.
Police Beat: Wood chipper stolen in Mapleton
MAPLETON – Wellington County OPP officials are investigating the theft of a wood chipper from a business here last month.
Police at it again
Already under the microscope due to a public perception problem and a rapidly decaying relationship with the media, you’d think the local police would find a way to stay out of the news for a while.
