WELLINGTON COUNTY – From late October until Remembrance Day, millions of Canadians don the poppy on their lapel.
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Poppy donations fund trained service dogs to support veterans
OTTAWA – Recently local veteran Cpl. Steven McCulloch was paired up with Jellybean, a National Service Dog, specially trained to support veterans.
Historical society hosts Veteran Cemetery Walk
HARRISTON – The Harriston Historical Society will be commemorating war veterans in a new way this year.
Remembrance Day services
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Legions across the county will be honouring war veterans on and around Remembrance Day.
Waterloo man dead after vehicle rollover in Ariss on Sunday night
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Emergency crews responded to Wellington Road 51, east of Wellington Road 86, on Nov. 3 at about 10:30pm.
Belwood para equestrian heads to Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
TORONTO – Jenn Crawford is committed to making the equestrian community more accessible and enjoyable for all, and is preparing to showcase a "different side" of the sport at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair next week.
Harriston resident charged after dog biting incident
HARRISTON – Wellington County OPP officials say police responded to a call for three dogs running loose in Harriston on Oct. 30 at about 4:30pm.
Wellington Heights student takes the cake in college baking competition
WATERLOO – Mount Forest teen Brodie Oliver is thanking his grandmother for the inspiration after he was part of a team that won a baking competition at Conestoga College that comes with a prize of free tuition.
Body found at scene of vehicle fire
ELORA – Neighbouring homes were evacuated and a body was found inside, but police say there is "no threat to public safety" following a vehicle fire here Thursday morning.
Council says ‘slow down’: speed limits to be lowered on 28 road segments
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Watch out lead-foot drivers. Speed limits are about to be reduced in 28 road segments across the township.
Price tag for water, wastewater upgrades swells
MAPLETON – Upgrades to water and wastewater infrastructure in Mapleton are estimated to cost $41,327,576.
Township to partner with Arthur Curling Club for provincial funding
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council has agreed to partner with the Arthur Curling Club to apply for provincial funding to help the club replace its floor.
Fergus Highland U16 girls rugby team wins bronze
FERGUS – The Fergus Highland U16 girls rugby team won bronze after a match against Aurora at the Rugby Ontario Junior Cup tournament on Oct. 27.
Centre Wellington council approves new urban boundary; proposal now goes to county
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Despite requests from developers to put the brakes on the township’s urban boundary until analysis of the new Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) can be done and new population targets determined, council endorsed the new urban boundary recommended by staff.
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church celebrates 150th Anniversary
ARTHUR – A large group of worshippers was in attendance last Sunday as St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church celebrated its 150th birthday.