MOUNT FOREST – Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mount Forest Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides is being held virtually this year.
Lions Club donates $4,000 to East Wellington Family Health Team
ERIN – The Erin District Lions Club has made a $4,000 donation to the East Wellington Family…
Government announces $1.1 million in funding for safer supply program in Guelph
GUELPH – On May 20, the Government of Canada announced over $1.1 million in funding from Health Canada’s Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP) to go toward a safer supply program in Guelph.
Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora reaches milestone donation
CENTRE WELLINGTON — The Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora is celebrating the fact it has donated $80,000 over the past year.
CWDHS students win award at CyberTitan national cybersecurity finals
CENTRE WELLINGTON – “Falcontech Plagueware,” a team of computer technology students at Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) has won the Cyber Defender Award at the 2021 CyberTitan IV National Finals, a virtual cybersecurity competition.
Family donates $100,000 for upgrades to Optimist Ball Diamond
MOUNT FOREST – The Optimist Ball Diamond here will soon be receiving major upgrades, thanks to a $100,000 donation from Jim Donald and his family.
Council passes rezoning amendment to permit dog kennel
WELLINGTON NORTH - Wellington North council passed a rezoning bylaw amendment on May 10 to allow a dog kennel owned by Allen and Erma Martin to be in compliance with the township’s Kennel by-law.
It’s official: CWDHS teacher sets Guinness World Record
ELORA - Belinda Cox, a teacher at Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) recently set the Guinness World Record for most chest-to-ground burpees in one hour by a female, with 775.
Golf courses hit hard by extended pandemic restrictions
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Since April 17, golf courses in Ontario have been closed due to the province-wide stay-at-home order. Many are pushing back against the province’s decision to force golf courses to close, arguing there have been zero COVID cases linked to golf.
Local basketball star receives NCAA Division I scholarship
FERGUS - Brock Newton of Fergus recently signed an NCAA Division I Basketball Scholarship with Bucknell University.
CWDHS students reach national finals in cybersecurity competition
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Two teams of students from Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) have advanced to the national finals of the 2021 CyberTitan IV National Finals, a virtual cybersecurity competition.
Local agricultural societies facing hardship during pandemic’s second year
WELLINGTON COUNTY - For a second consecutive year, local agricultural societies are struggling to navigate their way through the pandemic.
Block Parents group is seeking volunteers
MOUNT FOREST – The newly formed Block Parents of Mount Forest is now accepting volunteers into the program.
Mount Forest Thrift Shop moving to new location
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Thrift Shop is moving to a new location on Main Street.
Puslinch council approves tenders for asphalt and road resurfacing programs
PUSLINCH – On May 5, Puslinch council unanimously approved township’s staff’s recommendation to award contracts to Cox Construction Ltd. and Capital Paving Inc. for the township’s asphalt program and Concession 7 road resurfacing program, respectively.