Elora & Fergus Downtown Shuttle Bus Now in Service for the Summer
CENTRE WELLINGTON - The Elora & Fergus Downtown Shuttle Program is back for another season. Every weekend this summer, a shuttle bus will be available to transport visitors and residents to downtown Elora and Fergus. The township says the shuttle bus will allow visitors to park in areas outside of our downtown core...
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Centre Wellington Splash Pads Open for the Season
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Grab your swimsuits the Township of Centre Wellington has opened its splash pads for the season. The Fergus Splash Pad is located at 313 Millburn Street in Fergus. The Elora Splash Pad is located at O'Brien Park in Elora. The Township says both splash pads are open daily from 8am to 9pm.
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Motorcycle Operator Injured Following Collision West of Elora Thursday
NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP (TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) - On May 16, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a serious, motor vehicle collision on Wellington Road 21, west of Elora. Initial reports indicated that a trike-motorcycle and mini van had...
May 17, 2024
Setting off fireworks this weekend? Here's a few things to keep in mind.
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Many people will be celebrating the long weekend with some home fireworks and Centre Wellington's deputy fire chief has some tips to use them safely. One of the big things Deputy Chief Jason Benn suggests only buying fireworks in appropriate packaging. "When you're buying them, make sure they a...
May 17, 2024
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What's Open and Closed in Centre Wellington and Wellington County on Victoria Day 2024
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Victoria Day long weekend is upon us. The holiday on Monday means many businesses and services will be closed. Here is what is closed on Victoria Monday. General locations Closed on Monday, May 20th: Banks Government Offices Most major Grocery Store chains will be closed, but some select locatio...
May 17, 2024
Leaf and Yard Waste Collection Begins in Areas of Wellington County Next Week
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Leaf and yard waste collection is coming up for areas in Wellington County. All urban residents in, Centre Wellington (West of Hwy 6), Mapleton, Erin, and Guelph Eramosa will have leaf and yard waste collected beginning on Monday, May 20th. The County says there is no service delay due to Victoria D...
May 17, 2024
Farm Tractor Operator Airlifted to Trauma Centre Following Rollover Collision
NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP (TOWNSHIP OF MAPLETON, ON) - On May 17, 2024, at approximately 6:30 a.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a serious, motor vehicle collision on Wellington Road 7, near Rothsay. Initial reports indicated that a Farm Tractor had left the roadway, and the o...
May 17, 2024
Guelph Man Arrested for Exposing Himself at Guelph Business
GUELPH - A Guelph man faces charges after exposing himself inside a Guelph business Thursday evening. At around 8:40pm, Guelph Police were called to a business near Willow Road and Silvercreek Parkway North. "Staff reported a male had entered the business and pulled down his pants, exposing his genitals to several...
May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
OPP look for the "big four" during Canada Road Safety Week
The long weekend is here and police will be out making sure people are driving safely. The Victoria Day long weekend also coincides with Canada Road Safety Week, which runs from May 14 to 20. Wellington County OPP Constable Joshua Cunningham says this weekend, like always, they will be looking for the "big four.&q...
May 17, 2024