OPP’s $50K reward for tip led to solving Lucas Shortreed case
The Ontario Provincial Police say issued a $50,000 reward for a tip that led to them solving the 14-year-old Lucas Shortreed case.
Crime
Jan 5
One person dead after collision in Mapleton Township
Wellington OPP continue to investigate a fatal collision in Mapleton Township. Police say one person was pronounced dead at the scene and another individual was taken to hospital.
Crime
Oct 24, 2023
Suspect vehicle in 14-year-old fatal hit-and-run case found behind ‘false wall,’ OPP say
Fourteen years after Lucas Shortreed was killed in a fatal hit and run, Provincial Police in Wellington County say they found the suspect vehicle hidden behind a fake wall.
Crime
Sep 12, 2023
5 people hurt in crash involving horse and buggy in Mapleton: OPP
Investigators say two youths inside the buggy suffered serious injuries and were taken by air ambulance to a trauma centre. Three others were treated for minor injuries.
Traffic
May 4, 2023
One person dead following collision in Mapleton Township
A collision between an SUV and a cyclist on County Road 12 in Mapleton Township was reported at about 3 p.m. on Sunday. The 81-year-old cyclist was pronounced dead in hospital.
Crime
Apr 17, 2023
Wellington OPP lay charges following separate intimate partner violence reports
Wellington OPP have laid charges after responding to a pair of separate incidents in the last month regarding intimate partner violence.
Crime
Apr 4, 2023
Tractor-trailer, minivan collide near Mapleton Township sending 2 to hospital: OPP
Police say the collision occurred near the intersection of Wellington Road 86 and Wellington Road 10.
Crime
Sep 1, 2020
Canada election results: Perth–Wellington
Perth—Wellington encompasses all of Perth County, the Town of Minto, the townships of Mapleton and Wellington North. The largest population centre is Stratford.
Canada
Aug 15, 2021
Kitchener teen killed after being stuck by boat on Conestogo Lake
A Kitchener teen was killed in a boating incident on Conestogo Lake on Sunday afternoon.
Crime
Jul 27, 2020
Horses, puppies lost in Perth County barn fire, OPP reports
Provincial Police in Perth County say that a number of animals were killed in a barn fire early Wednesday morning including several horses and a group of puppies.
Crime
Oct 5, 2022
2 dead in Mapleton Township, Ont. collision
Provincial police said the crash took place on Saturday afternoon on County Road 12.
Crime
Sep 9, 2017
2 new mayors elected in Wellington County
Unofficial results show James Seeley defeated Wellington County Warden Dennis Lever in Puslinch's mayoral race.
Politics
Oct 23, 2018
OPP identify man killed in Mapleton Township motorcycle collision
The man killed in a motorcycle collision in Mapleton has been identified as 55 year-old Rod Bowman.
Crime
Jul 1, 2019
Teen charged after OPP find boat with more people than life jackets on board
A boat was operating on Conestogo Lake with 11 people on board. OPP marine unit found only four lifejackets on board.
Canada
Aug 16, 2022
Kitchener man killed in garbage truck crash in Mapleton, Ont.
OPP say the garbage truck was northbound when it left the road and rolled into the ditch in on Tuesday afternoon.
Canada
Sep 9, 2020
‘He was a fighter’: Father of 4 who died at Conestogo Lake beat cancer 5 years ago
Wellington County OPP say 33-year-old Matt Ottens jumped into the lake from a boat to help his child in the water and never resurfaced on Sunday afternoon.
Canada
Jun 15, 2021
Federal Election 2015: Perth-Wellington riding results
A look at Perth-Wellington, one of Ontario’s 121 electoral districts in the 2015 federal election
Politics
Sep 7, 2015
Skunk found north of Guelph tests positive for rabies
The Ministry of Resources and Forestry will be dropping oral vaccine capsules in the area for raccoons, skunks and foxes to eat.
Health
Dec 10, 2018
Heavy rains in Waterloo region prompt evacuations in some nearby communities
Police and authorities in Waterloo Region and Woolwich township have issued a warning for residents and motorists to stay away from fast-rising water bodies.
Weather
Jun 23, 2017
Fergus man identified in fatal dirt bike crash
The 21-year-old man was the lone occupant of the dirt bike in the incident.
Canada
Jul 3, 2019
