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Driver Dies in Dump Truck Crash Near Elora

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Driver Dies in Dump Truck Crash Near Elora

75% Center coverage: 4 sources

A dump truck struck a hydro pole on Tuesday morning on Sideroad 11, just west of Elora.See the Story

Peter Hannam remembered as farmer, mentor, leader, innovator

Fergus · Fergus

Peter Hannam remembered as farmer, mentor, leader, innovator

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – In the agricultural community, Peter Hannam was known for his encouraging mentorship, innovative farming practices, leadership roles, integrity, discipline and successful businesses. To his family, he was a loving, friendly and humble man who always made time for people and took an interest in them. On June 5, Hannam died peacefully at Hospice…See the Story

Public health working with partners after closure of Guelph Consumption and Treatment Site

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Public health working with partners after closure of Guelph Consumption and Treatment Site

Coverage: 2 sources

GUELPH – The local health unit has been working with area partners as the Consumption and Treatment Site (CTS) in Guelph closed on March 31 and the Homeless and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hub (HART) opened on April 1 as directed by the province. Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health’s (WDGPH) manager of clinical services Camille Loucks outlined the…See the Story

Special Olympics bocce ball team wins gold at provincial championship

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

OTTAWA – The Special Olympics bocce ball team from Wellington Heights Secondary School (WHSS) has brought home gold medals from the provincial championships. The team travelled to Ottawa June 2 to 5 to participate in the 2025 Special Olympics Ontario School Championships. Team members include Austin LaCombe, Macey McDermott, Wyatt Smaglinski and Nicholas Duxbury. They…Gold · Fergus Read Article

County ponders annual tax hikes to address $81-million infrastructure funding ‘gap’

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

GUELPH – Wellington County officials are pondering annual tax increases – over and above what has already been planned and possibly for as long as a decade – to help address an $81-million “gap” in funding for infrastructure projects. At a May 29 county council meeting, Hemson Consulting Limited associate partner Andrew Mirabella presented an…Inflation · Fergus Read Article

OPP searching for two suspects in latest LCBO robbery

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

FERGUS – Police are looking for two suspects after another robbery at the liquor store here. Wellington County OPP officials say officers responded to the LCBO store on Parkside Drive in Fergus on June 5 at about 5:20pm. “It was reported that two suspects had entered the business and stole an undisclosed amount of alcohol,”…OPP · Fergus Read Article

PHOTOS // Highlights from the Meadows Music Fest held in Fergus ON

Photos by Orest Dorosh – If you’re looking for a feel-good, family-friendly music festival nestled in the heart of Southern Ontario, look no further than the Meadows Music Festival. Held annually in Fergus, Ontario, this up-and-coming festival …Fergus · Fergus Read Article

BAXTER, William "Bill" John

September 26, 1938 - June 5, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Bill Baxter on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Groves Memorial Hospital in Fergus, with his family by his side.Fergus · Fergus Read Article

Fergus Agricultural Society launches education day with $15,600 grant

The Fergus Agricultural Society has launched its first-ever Agriculture Education Day, made possible by a $15,600 seed grant from the Ontario Trillium FoundationFergus · Fergus Read Article

No one injured in Rockwood blaze

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

ROCKWOOD – No one was injured in a structure fire on Main Street in Rockwood on Tuesday afternoon. Guelph/Eramosa firefighters received the call just after 4:30pm on June 3. The building, which contained both businesses and residential units, was safely evacuated. “When we arrived there was heavy smoke and flames coming from the upper portion…Fergus · Fergus Read Article

County Takes Aim at ‘Housing Crisis’; Lower-Tier Municipalities to Split $7M

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

GUELPH – Wellington County will be providing approximately $7 million to its seven lower-tier municipalities to tackle affordable housing – but council approval didn’t come easy. The staff recommendation to allocate the funds came from a previous administration, finance and human resources committee meeting. A lengthy county council discussion took place on May 29, with…Housing · Portland See the Story

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