DRAYTON – The province has approved $17.3 million in funding for a new elementary school and child care centre here. Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae announced funding for the Catholic school, which will have a capacity of 222 students and 64 childcare spaces, on May 31.
Neighbours don’t want to see high school on Strathallan Street
FERGUS – A growing population, schools bursting at the seams, and a desire to get children off school buses are the main reasons the Wellington Catholic District School Board wants to build a catholic high school in Fergus.
Erin Pride event set for June 22 at McMillan Park
ERIN – Erin Pride 2024 is a family-focused event set for June 22 at McMillan Park from 11am to 8pm. “We can actually all stand up in that park and look around and see we are not alone," said organizer Laura Bannayan.
Dog found abandoned in Guelph Lake outhouse tank
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The Guelph Humane Society was called out to the Guelph Lake Conservation Area on May 26 to rescue a dog that was found covered in excrement in the tank of an outhouse washroom.
Centre Wellington council again says no to cannabis retail stores
ELORA – It took two rounds of recorded votes, but council passed a motion at its May 27 meeting to maintain the status quo when it comes to allowing cannabis retail stores in the township. Which is to say the township will not be opting in to the program.
Service dog a ‘Delight’ and friend to Fergus woman
FERGUS – Kara Shaw wants to express her gratitude to the people who support Lions Clubs in Wellington County, because it’s the Fergus Lions Club and the Mount Forest Lions Club that helped her get Delight.
High school students host mental health symposium
GUELPH – High school students from across the Wellington Catholic District School board attended a student-led mental health symposium on May 30.
Benefactor offers to build public washrooms in Elora
ELORA – Elora’s largely unknown power couple Kristy Hillis and Don Kogen are at it again, this time offering to build public washrooms in Elora.
Fergus to host international weightlifting competition this summer
FERGUS – Chris Frappier is inviting people to step outside their comfort zones and realize their own strength at the True North True Strength 2024 Open.
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“We are not alone: we have support and we have a very vibrant and strong community.”- Erin Pride committee member Laura Bannayan
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