GUELPH - At the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College, students and scientists within the department of pathobiology are working to better understand avian influenza and its implications. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed three outbreaks of bird flu in Wellington County.

Province provides funding for new student spaces
FERGUS – The Wellington Catholic District School Board has recently received funding to build a $5.2-million addition St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School in Fergus.

Longtime Legion members elected to helm of provincial command
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two area Royal Canadian Legion members are progressing up the ranks.

Nothing plain about artwork in Elora Plein Air Festival
ELORA - Canvases barely had a chance to dry before being displayed at the Elora Centre for the Arts on May 22.

Storm closes Elora-Cataract Trailway, GRCA nature areas
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Several nature spaces and trails throughout the Grand River Conservation Area watershed have been closed as a result of a deadly storm that ripped through the province on May 21.
Plaque honouring local newsman Art Carr to be unveiled June 14
PALMERSTON – A plaque honouring respected local newsman Art Car will be unveiled at a ceremony here on June 14.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases continue to decline across WDGPH region
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is reporting 170 confirmed active cases of COVID-19 throughout the health region as of May 24.
Puslinch man will be chopping his locks for a cause on Canada Day
PUSLINCH – Take a good look at Barry Dawn and his 10-inch ponytail, because on Canada Day it will be gone.
Couple launches Main Place Youth Centre fundraiser in memory of son
ERIN – Phil Gravelle and his wife Jean have launched a fundraising drive to support Erin’s Main Place Youth Centre in memory of their son, who died 10 years ago.
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“Supportive housing really is a game changer for our community’s ability to end homelessness.”- Guelph and Wellington Task Force for Poverty Elimination chair Dominica McPherson
Letters to the Editor
View all letters to the editor »Country Carpet & Furniture offer selection, service and affordable prices close to home
Country Carpet & Furniture, originally known as Country Carpet, is a family-owned business with a proud history in downtown Mount Forest since 1976.

Taking care of your septic system so you can take care of the environment
If you live with a septic system on your property, your septic system and leaching bed is your family’s personal water treatment facility. The environment you’re impacting is your own, and ultimately the aquifer that surrounds your property.

Make your home your sanctuary. Start at Crown Bath and Kitchen.
We’ve spent a lot of time in our homes lately, giving us a new appreciation for how much we value comfort, convenience and style in our everyday life. Our homes have become our workplaces and our sanctuary. All this reminds us - we deserve beautiful spaces.

Open House opens doors to Better Hearing Month at Hear Right Canada in Elora
The stigma around hearing loss speaks volumes for those who struggle with it. Yet times are changing and so is the technology around hearing aids.