ERIN – An unexpected grant from Blue Triton Brands is funding $42,947 in community enhancement projects, as well as this year’s Canada Day festivities.
‘Every household should have home escape plan’: fire chief
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – During Fire Prevention Week, which runs Oct. 5 to 11 this year, it is important to revisit and refresh some fire safety basics.
Tour de Elora kick off event
ELORA – Tour de Elora hosted its kick-off event at the Elora Centre for the Arts on Sept. 27 from 11am to 2pm, starting with a cheque presentation.
Local organization champions turtle preservation, protection
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington Turtle Guardians (WTG), a local organization committed to the preservation and protection of turtles, has been making waves in the conservation community for its innovation and dedication.
Mapleton’s Organic hosts Pumpkin Palooza event
MAPLETON – Mapleton’s Organic hosted its Pumpkin Palooza event on Sept. 28 from 11am to 2pm.
Fall fair fun returns to Erin next weekend
ERIN – This year’s Erin Fall Fair is slated for Oct. 9 to 13 at the Erin fair grounds on Main Street with the theme “Best in Show” to celebrate 175 years.
Hospice Wellington releases 2024-25 gratitude report
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Hospice Wellington released its 2024-25 gratitude report Sept. 17, highlighting the organizations impact on the community. According to the report, 308 people were served by the organization in-house with at least 1,200 clients supported in the past year. Hospice Wellington beg
Elmira man aims to be oldest person to run across Canada in support of mental health
ELMIRA – Elmira resident Clay Williams is getting ready to embark on a cross-Canada journey in support of mental health.
Council grants third extension for condominium development
ROCKWOOD – Guelph/Eramosa council has granted Drexler Construction Limited with a third extension to allow them to work through draft plan conditions for proposed condominiums along Dowler Street in Rockwood.
Committee of adjustment member vacancy
ROCKWOOD – A spot on the Guelph/Eramosa Committee of Adjustment will be opening up at the end of the year after the resignation of one of the committee’s members.
Fergus women’s hockey league looking for players
FERGUS – The Fergus Senior Women’s Hockey League is searching for players for its third season.
New pickleball courts proposed for Marden, Rockmosa parks
ROCKWOOD – New pickleball courts have been proposed for both Marden park and Rockmosa park in Guelph/Eramosa.
Council grants third extension for Rockwood condominium development
ROCKWOOD – Guelph/Eramosa council has granted Drexler Construction Limited with a third extension to allow them to work through draft plan conditions for proposed condominiums along Dowler Street in Rockwood.
Council extends no parking zone along Sammon Drive
ROCKWOOD – Council has voted to extend the no parking signage along the inside of the Sammon…
County unveils updated safety, wellbeing plan
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county has unveiled its updated community safety and wellbeing plan for 2025.