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.
No one injured in Rockwood blaze
ROCKWOOD – Guelph/Eramosa firefighters received a call just after 4:30pm on June 3 for a structure fire. The building, which contained both businesses and residential units, was safely evacuated.
Wellington County OPP year-end report reveals busy 2024
ERIN – Wellington County OPP presented its 2024 year-end report at the Erin council meeting on May 22.
Canada Post reporting significant financial losses
OTTAWA – The 2024 Canada Post report outlines financial loses last year that total $841 million before tax.
Town of Erin cracking down on non-compliant developers
ERIN – Town officials here are expressing frustration with developers who ignore the municipality’s zoning rules.
Erin Fall Fair celebrates 175th anniversary with additional events this spring, summer
ERIN – One of Ontario’s oldest agricultural fairs is celebrating a landmark anniversary this year. The 175th Erin Fall Fair, themed “175 years – best in show,” is slated for Oct. 10 to 13 at the Erin fairgrounds.
Rockwood Lions community pantry celebrates partnership with St. John’s Anglican Church
ROCKWOOD – The Rockwood Lions and St. John’s Anglican Church have teamed up to create a new permanent location for the Rockwood Lions’ Community Pantry.
Erin District High School robotics team wins silver at Skills Ontario competition
ERIN – The Erin District High School (EDHS) robotics team traveled to Etobicoke on May 5 to compete in the Skills Ontario provincial robotics competition, taking home a silver medal for its efforts.
Andrews retires after 18 years with CW Food Bank
ABOYNE – The Centre Wellington Food Bank held its annual general meeting on May 22 at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
CUPW issues overtime ban for postal workers
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has declared a nationwide overtime ban for all Canada Post employees.
Graham Animal Hospital celebrating 30 years of veterinary service
HILLSBURGH – Graham Animal Hospital is celebrating three decades of veterinary service to the pets of Hillsburgh and surrounding areas.
Canada Post workers set to strike again on Friday
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With negotiations at a standstill once again, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has announced its intent to strike on May 23.