PUSLINCH – Police are investigating after someone flipped over multiple pickup trucks at a gravel pit here in order to steal catalytic converters off the vehicles.
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Police looking for vehicle, two suspects after ATM stolen
ERIN – Police are asking for help to identify two suspects involved in an ATM theft here on Friday. Wellington County OPP officials say at around 1:30am on Jan. 13 two suspects "attended a business on Main Street ... made entry, and stole an ATM" containing about $1,800.
Loss of farmland, local allocations discussed at public meeting on growth in county
GUELPH – Potential loss of farmland to urban expansion and distribution of growth were among the concerns raised at a public meeting on an official plan amendment designed to address provincial growth projections for Wellington County.
Policing to cost Wellington County taxpayers $18 million in 2023
ABOYNE – The cost to county taxpayers for policing is on the rise again in this year’s budget. Price tag expected to climb to $23.97 million in 2032.
Elora Distilling Company receives threats, harassment for plan to host drag show
ELORA – Staff at the Elora Distilling Company are feeling under attack after posting information on Facebook about a drag show the facility is hosting. Not long after details about the show were posted a few weeks ago, owner Marty Van Vliet said the business started getting threatening comments.
Police looking for information, suspects after Erin home invasion
ERIN – Police are looking for two suspects after a home invasion here on New Year's Day. "It was reported that two unknown persons attended the residence and stole approximately $350 worth of various items," police stated.
OPP investigating after driver sustains ‘life-altering injuries’ in crash
PUSLINCH – The OPP is investigating a serious collision here that left one driver with what police officials are calling "life-altering injuries."
Mapleton council authorizes new application for arena expansion funding
MAPLETON – Council here has approved plans for a new application to obtain funding for a proposed PMD arena expansion through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Fund.
Is Centre Wellington ready for cannabis retail stores? John Mifsud says yes
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Five years ago, Centre Wellington council opted not to allow cannabis stores in the township. It’s time that changes, says John Mifsud.
Pharmacists welcome new prescription powers for common ailments
WELLINGTON COUNTY - As of Jan. 1, pharmacists across Ontario can prescribe within 10 drug classes for 13 minor ailments. Local pharmacists are welcoming what they say is a long-overdue advancement in their scope of practice.
Minto seeks members for new diversity committee
MINTO - The Town of Minto and Minto’s Cultural Roundtable are seeking members of the community interested in sharing their diverse voices to volunteer on the new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) committee.
Drayton Entertainment announces ‘a season for everyone’
CAMBRIDGE – Drayton Entertainment has announced an ambitious 2023 Season, featuring 16 productions across the local region.
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations down across WDGPH region
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are down this week across the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region, following a significant increase over the holidays.
Building destroyed but no injuries in morning fire near Ariss
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Fergus and Elora firefighters responded to a fire on Sideroad 14, just west of 4th Line near Ariss, on Jan. 11, but the fire was too involved and the building could not be saved.
Worker airlifted to hospital after industrial accident in Mapleton
MAPLETON – A 20-year-old male was airlifted to hospital in London with severe leg injuries following an industrial accident on an agricultural property here on Jan. 10.