MINTO – A delegation, backed by a petition signed by over 900 residents, says Pride banners and crosswalks in Minto are divisive and is calling for more "neutral" public spaces. But several members of the community say organizers were not completely forthcoming about the petition.
‘City of Fergus’ sign a mistake: township
FERGUS – For a hot second, the town of Fergus was elevated to city status. Eagle-eyed readers told the Advertiser a “City of Fergus” welcome sign was recently erected on Highway 6 at the south entrance to town.
Town of Minto hires Gregg Furtney as new CAO
MINTO – For the first time in over two years, the Town of Minto will soon have a full-time, permanent CAO. The municipality announced on May 7 that Gregory Furtney has been hired to fill the position, starting June 10.
Fergus man charged in province-wide child sexual abuse investigation
SCARBOROUGH – A Fergus man and two men from Guelph are among 64 people charged in a province-wide online child exploitation investigation by the OPP.
Police look to identify suspect after sexual assault at Fergus business
FERGUS – Police are looking to identify a man they say sexually assaulted a woman last week "at a retailer on St. David Street" in Fergus on April 30 at about 5:45pm.
Residents object to South Aberfoyle Pit expansion
PUSLINCH – It appears CBM will have a tougher job convincing residents that extracting gravel from a pristine piece of agricultural land is a good idea than it will persuading province.
Sweet Patti’s Favourites: Patti Bird’s gift to family, community
ELORA – Jayne Cremasco’s sister Patti Bird was born on Cremasco’s 10th birthday.
Kinette club set to replace Drayton playground
DRAYTON – The Kinette Club of Drayton is working towards replacing a community playground, and Mapleton council will provide $9,950 towards the initiative.
Public health embarks on several innovative projects
GUELPH – Chair George Bridge called it "innovation week" at Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health. Three reports were presented to the board of health on May 1 showing how the health unit is using artificial intelligence, digital devices and online learning platforms to add efficiency.
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