ROCKWOOD – Guelph/Eramosa council has passed a bylaw to reduce the speed limits on four rural roads.
Drayton 150 Celebration a success
DRAYTON – Officials say the Drayton 150 Celebration, held June 27 to 29, was a resounding success.
Township plans to remove Valley Road Bridge near Rockwood Conservation Area
ROCKWOOD – Bridge B0311, more popularly known as the Valley Road Bridge, is set for removal after being declared the bridge in the worst condition out of the municipality’s 35 bridges.
Ariss teen competes in Mini Moto GP Canadian series
ARISS – Eric Sergi has his eyes on the prize as he competes in the 2025 FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme) Mini Moto GP Canadian series.
Orton celebrates Canada Day
ORTON – The Orton Community Association is hosting its annual Canada Day chicken dinner and fireworks display at the Orton Community Park July 1 from 5 to 10pm.
Town of Erin and Erin Rotary club partner for new Canada day celebration
ERIN – The Town of Erin and the Optimist Club of Erin have partnered for the first ever Canada day Summer Fest celebration.
Council receives verbal lashing during delegation
ERIN – Town council received what could be considered a verbal lashing on June 12 during a heated delegation from a local resident.
‘Minds Matter’ at Erin District High School
ERIN – The Erin Rotary Club and various community organizations banded together to host the 2025 “Minds Matter” mental health initiative event at the Erin District High School May 13.
Council awards $139,000 tender for emergency culvert replacement
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council has awarded a tender for $139,399 (before tax) to Cox Construction for an emergency culvert replacement on Conservation Road.
CUPW workers to vote on Canada Post’s latest offers
WELLINGTON COUNTY – CUPW workers will vote on Canada Posts “final offers” after a ruling from Minister of Jobs and Families Patty Hajdu.
Woolwich butter tart festival supports Groves hospital
ELMIRA – The third annual “For the Love of Butter Tarts Festival” will be donating a portion of its ticket sales to support Groves Memorial Community Hospital.
Rockwood man celebrates 100th blood donation
GUELPH – Rockwood resident Andrew Vince made a momentous blood donation on June 3.
Palmerston celebrates Pride in the Park
Pride – It was all sunshine and rainbows in Palmerston on June 8, as the community gathered to celebrate this year’s Pride in the Park event at Lions Heritage Park. The free event featured craft vendors, a variety of food, free crafts and activities, as well as special performances and live music.
Harriston and District Horticulture Society hosts annual Garden Festival
HARRISTON – The Harriston and District Horticultural Society held its 22nd annual Garden Festival at the Harriston Community Centre on June 7.
Fergus Agricultural Society hosts Agriculture Education Day thanks to Trillium grant
FERGUS – The Fergus Agricultural Society hosted its first Agriculture Education Day on June 4 at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex.