HARRISTON – The Minto Arts Council’s annual Christmas Silent Auction is underway.
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Clifford celebrates Christmas in the Street
CLIFFORD – The Clifford Connects Christmas in the Street event, from 5 to 7pm, will lead into the village’s annual Santa Claus Parade on Nov. 25.
Canadian Sports theme of Arthur Santa Claus parade
ARTHUR – Hosted by the Arthur OptiMrs, the village’s annual Santa Claus parade is set for Nov. 25 at 7pm.
SIU investigating after OPP officer fires ‘less-lethal’ weapon at youths in Harriston
MISSISSAUGA – The province's Special Investigations Unit has opened an investigation after a Wellington County OPP officer reportedly fired a weapon during an incident in Harriston on Nov. 21.
Battery energy storage facility proposed near Belwood
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Belwood area could be part of a solution to anticipated power supply shortages in the province if an Alectra-Convergent joint venture proposal to construct a battery energy storage facility is successful.
Council approves development, boundary expansion in Elora/Salem
ELORA – Council approved a subdivision proposal on Nov. 14 that will see a total of 247 housing units constructed at 6542 and 6560 Gerrie Road in Elora.
Erin Doupe receives Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Teaching
GUELPH – Fergus resident and John F. Ross Collegiate Vocational Institute teacher Erin Doupe was awarded the Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Teaching in recognition of "The Story of a Soldier" project.
Police beat: One person dead after serious crash in Puslinch
PUSLINCH – One person is dead following a serious collision at the intersection of Wellington Road 32 and Concession 4 here.
People gather in Guelph for vigils honouring Transgender Day of Remembrance
GUELPH – Every year on Nov. 20 people come together for Transgender Day of Remembrance; honouring trans people who were murdered within the last year.
Elora is getting all lit up for Christmas
ELORA – If you think Elora is looking a little more gorgeous for the holidays this year, you’re not wrong. There’s a beautification project going on and there are many people to thank for it.
SIU clears Wellington OPP officers of criminal wrongdoing after pursuit ends with crash
MISSISSAUGA – The province’s Special Investigations Unit has found no grounds to criminally charge any OPP officers in connection to a man’s injuries after a pursuit that ended in a Centre Wellington ditch in March.
Mapleton council rejects dedicated tax levy for fire department
MAPLETON – Council here has rejected a proposal to implement a two per cent dedicated tax levy to cover the financial needs of the township’s fire department.
St. Joseph Catholic School addition to proceed to tender
FERGUS – The province has announced the Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) can proceed with the tender process for a planned addition to St. Joseph Catholic School here.
One person dead after serious crash in Puslinch
PUSLINCH – One person is dead following a serious collision at the intersection of Wellington Road 32 and Concession 4 here on Friday.
Land-lease community with 33 homes proposed by local developer in Arthur
KENILWORTH – Council voiced support for a unique home ownership concept presented during a public meeting this month.