PUSLINCH - Wellington County OPP are investigating a residential structure fire in Morriston. On Tuesday morning at around 4:45 am, Puslinch Fire Services, along with OPP, responded to the report of a residential structure fire on Whitcombe Way in Morriston. In a news release, OPP say fire crews have successfully conta...

Press Release: Wellington County OPP, March 24 MAPLETON - A Wingham driver is charged following a collision outside of Moorefield. On March 23, 2026, at approximately 9:45 a.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a single-vehicle collision on Wellington Road 9, o...

ELORA - Residents raised concerns at a public meeting in Elora Monday night, where township staff outlined proposed zoning amendments related to overnight accommodations, including hotels, short-term rentals, and bed-and-breakfast operations. Planning services manager Mariana Iglesias explained that the proposed amendm...

NEWS RELEASE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GUELPH WELLINGTON WELLINGTON COUNTY - Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington is marking a major milestone this weekend, celebrating 25 years of building affordable housing. Founded in 2001, Habitat GW is a registered charity dedicated to creating affordable homeownership opportunities ...

FERGUS - The future of the Gartshore Farmhouse in Fergus was discussed at Monday night's Centre Wellington Council meeting. The 1875 building sits on the site of the new Township Operations Centre, now under construction at 965 Gartshore Street. Staff had previously considered community use, but in a presentation to co...

NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP (GUELPH, ON) - A Guelph driver is charged following a collision on the Hanlon. On March 22, 2026, at approximately 8:15 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Hanlon Parkway and C...

NEWS RELEASE GUELPH HUMANE SOCIETY Six juvenile domestic lion head rabbits were found abandoned behind Foodland located at 209 Alma Street in Rockwood, Ontario at approximately 6:40 p.m. on March 20th. An Animal Services Officer from the Guelph Humane Society (GHS) responded to a call from the person who found them. Th...

NEWS RELEASE COUNTY OF WELLINGTON Aboyne, Ont.- Wellington Terrace Long Term Care Home and the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) will be hosting Living Classroom information sessions. The Living Classroom is a training model designed to educate and prepare the next generation of health care students by immersin...

ERIN - The Town of Erin has a new Deputy Chief of Operations. In a post to social media, the town announced the promotion of Scott Bates to the position. "Scott has been a dedicated member of The Town of Erin Fire & Emergency Services for many years, working out of both stations. Scott has demonstrated strong ...

FERGUS - A 14-year-old is facing charges in Fergus after shoplifting. On Saturday afternoon at around 5 pm, Wellington County OPP were called to a local business on St David Street North in Fergus for a report of a theft-in-progress. As a result of the investigation, a 14-year-old of Haldimand County, was taken into cu...