Wellington County

• Charges laid after 4 domestic violence reports in August: Wellington OPP

  In a little over a week, OPP say officers responded to four separate reports domestic violence throughout Wellington County in August.

  Crime

  Sep 19
  
• 2nd Chance receives federal funding for program to help women in Guelph seek employment

  Funding of $900,000 will be going to help support a program that assists women trying to get back into the workforce.

  Canada

  Sep 15
  
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• Household hazardous waste project nets Wellington County an award

  The county's solid waste services division was recently named a 2023 North American Hazardous Materials Management Association Award recipient.

  Canada

  Sep 12
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• Guelph driver dead following single-vehicle crash near Palmerston: OPP

  Wellington OPP say a car accident has claimed the life of one Guelph driver. OPP say the 40-year-old was pronounced dead in hospital after a red minivan hit a tree last Thursday.

  Canada

  Sep 12
• Wellington OPP find dead body in Puslinch

  Human remains were reportedly found along Wellington Road 34 in Puslinch on Friday. No other details have been released as Wellington OPP continue to investigate.

  Crime

  Sep 11
• Labour Day crash in Wellington County, Ont. kills motorcyclist

  Ontario Provincial Police said an officer on patrol came across the scene of the serious two-vehicle crash at Wellington Road 19 and Wellington Road 16 at 10:55 a.m.

  Canada

  Sep 4
• Counterfeit money used for purchases at a business in Arthur

  OPP say counterfeit money was used at a business in Arthur. The man is described as between 20 and 30 years old and wearing a black graphic hoodie and white/red ball cap.

  Crime

  Aug 30
• Domestic violence charges laid in Wellington County

  OPP said they went to a home in Centre Wellington on Aug. 5 for reports of a disturbance. A 36-year-old from Centre Wellington has been charged and held for bail.

  Crime

  Aug 30
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• Cattle killed in weekend barn fire in Arthur

  Firefighters responded to the barn fire on Saturday on Line 12 between Sideroad 3 and Wellington Road 14. The cause and estimate of damage is under investigation.

  Canada

  Aug 28
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• Golf cart stunts cause $2K of damage at Wellington County golf course

  Wellington OPP say four unknown individuals performed stunts with a golf cart at a local golf course on Saturday. The course reportedly sustained $2,000 worth of damages.

  Crime

  Aug 24