CENTRE WELLINGTON - Centre Wellington has passed a by-law to restrict the weight of vehicles passing over certain bridges in the township. During fall 2024 inspections, the township says its bridge engineers, K. Smart and Associates Limited, determined that Structure 29-WG on Sideroad 15 of former West Garafraxa Townsh...

ERIN - Erin Council has approved interim wastewater fees for residents in the new Erin Glen Community. In a news release, the township says this will help offset the costs of managing wastewater before the Erin Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility comes online. The memorandum brought to council on Dec. 12 recommended ...

NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP (TOWN OF MINTO, ON) - The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a stolen vehicle and shortly locate the suspect, placing them into custody and recovering the stolen vehicle. On December 18, 2024, at approximately 7:30 a.m., members of the Wellington Co...

ALMA - It's not too late to catch a Santa Claus parade if you haven't already! The Annual Alma Optimist Club Santa Claus Parade is set for this Sunday, December 22nd at 2 pm. The parade will begin at the Alma Community Centre, travel down Simpson Street East, then turn left on Elora Street North (also known as Wellingt...

NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP (MINTO, ON) The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a local resident with assault with a weapon stemming from an assault investigation. On December 18, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m. officers from the OPP Wellington County Detachment received a report of an assa...

MEDIA RELEASE MOUNT FOREST AQUATICS AD-HOC ADVISORY COMMITTEE MOUNT FOREST - The Fred Campbell VC Royal Canadian Legion Branch 134 has generously pledged $2,500 over the next five years to support the new Mount Forest Outdoor Pool. This commitment underscores the Legion's dedication to enhancing community facilities a...

NEWS RELEASE TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON CENTRE WELLINGTON - The first phase of the St. David Street Reconstruction Project, from St. Andrew Street to Garafraxa Street has been substantially completed and the street has been re-opened. Through the Township of Centre Wellington's 2022 Asset Management Plan, the St. D...

WELLINGTON COUNTY - Trees for Tots is back for it 13th year of supporting the community through a one-day donation-for-service event. The annual event, hosted by the Children's Foundation of Guelph and Wellington, will take place in Guelph, Puslinch, and Rockwood. For a suggested minimum contribution of $15, residents ...

NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP (MAPLETON TWP, ON) - The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a local resident with six criminal charges stemming from an assault investigation. On December 17, 2024, at approximately 4:45 p.m., the Wellington County OPP received a report of an assault at an addres...

ELORA - The Elora Centre for the Arts has received a grant of $20,000 from Farm Credit Canada and its AgriSpirit Fund. In a news release, the Centre for the Arts says this funding will support their new expansion, specifically the construction of a new kitchen that will facilitate better nutrition and foster community ...