Author Archives: Grand at 101 News Staff
Caregivers a Focus During Alzheimer's Awareness Month for Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Alzheimer's awareness month takes place throughout January. This year, Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington is keying in on caregiver support as a focus for the month. On average,...
Jan 05, 2024 Photo via Canva.
OPP Pays $50,000 Reward for Tip That Helped Solve Fatal Lucas Shortreed Hit and Run Case
FERGUS - The OPP have paid out $50,000 in reward money to the individual who supplied the crucial tip in the Lucas Shortreed hit and run case. In October of 2008, Shortreed was walking from a party so...
Jan 04, 2024 Via OPP
GRCA Reacting to Unpredictable Weather Patterns They Project to Continue in Years to Come
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Significant rainfall this winter, as opposed to snow, has shifted the landscape for the local watershed, according to the Grand River Conservation Authority. Manager of Flood Opera...
Jan 04, 2024 Grand at 101 File Photo (Grand River Downtown Fergus)
OPP Investigating Multiple Break-Ins in Aberfoyle, Seeking Public Assistance
PUSLINCH - Wellington County OPP are currently investigating two break-ins to a commercial yard on Nichola Beaver Road in Aberfoyle. On December 16th 2023, at approximately 12:45 a.m., two individuals...
Jan 03, 2024 Via News Release, County of Wellington OPP
Wellington North Celebrates Five Completed 2023 Projects Thanks to Canada Community Building Fund
WELLINGTON NORTH - The Township of Wellington North was able to complete five projects in 2023 with $615,000 via the Canada Community Building Fund. Projects included the following: Repaired bridge 40...
Jan 03, 2024 Via Wellington North X profile.
New Year, New Logo for Riverfest Elora
ELORA - Riverfest Elora has a fresh new look. Heading into 2024 the music festival took to social media to share the new emblem. Inspired by the songbirds that live on and around the Grand River water...
Jan 03, 2024 Via Riverfest Elora Facebook page.
Temporary Water Disruption for Select Erin Locations Wednesday
NEWS RELEASE TOWN OF ERIN ERIN - The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) will be completing some repairs on the Town of Erin's municipal water system Wednesday, Jan. 3 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and resident...
Jan 02, 2024 Photo via Town of Erin, X.
CW Food Bank Projects 'Massive' Influx of Donations Will Help Get Through Busy Times Ahead
CENTRE WELLINGTON - The Centre Wellington Food Bank reports they have gained new households in 2023, jumping from 20 a day, closer to 30 households a day. It's a big change, says Curt McQueen, who jus...
Jan 02, 2024 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
OPP Urging Residents to Plan Ahead for Rides on New Year's Eve
NEWS RELEASE OPP WEST REGION PLAN AHEAD FOR NEW YEAR'S - NOT A DROP NOT A DRAG (LONDON, ON) - Are YOU planning on celebrating New Year's Eve? Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like ...
Dec 29, 2023 DPP Law / CC
Louise Marshall Hospital Emergency Department to Temporarily Close Saturday Night Due to Staffing Shortage
MOUNT FOREST - As a result of a nurse staffing shortage, Louise Marshall Hospital Emergency Department will close on Saturday, December 30th at 5:00 p.m. and will reopen on Sunday, December 31st at 7:...
Dec 29, 2023
