WELLINGTON COUNTY – The $232-billion budget presented by the provincial government on May 15 is all about preparing for the impact of U.S.-imposed tariffs.
How to safely assist crossing turtles
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As temperatures continue to climb and local wildlife becomes more active, it is important to be mindful and cautious of wildlife crossing local roads – especially turtles.
Erin Tree Trust to host event in celebration of elder trees
ERIN – The Erin Tree Trust branch is set to host their chapter launch event focusing on preserving elder trees.
Town of Erin updates donation policy
ERIN – The Town of Erin has updated its policy for donations made to the town.
Proactive aging: health screenings every senior should know about
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As life expectancy continues to rise, thanks to modern medicine, so does the importance of proactive health care.
Elora, Salem Horticultural Society hosts plant sale
ELORA– The Elora and Salem Horicultural Society’s Plant sale offered the perfect place for a last minute Mothers’ Day gift.
Free exercise classes for county residents 55 plus
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County residents 55 plus are invited to attend VON’s free SMART exercise classes.
Erin appoints new animal control provider, moves to 24-hour service
ERIN – The Town of Erin has announced the appointment of Omega Canine Control Services Inc. as the municipality’s new animal control provider, effective May 12.
Committee organizing first Pride celebration in Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Pride committee will host the first CW Pride Celebration on June 14 at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
Empowerment Day inspires students to ‘Push Beyond’
GUELPH – More than 5,000 students from the Upper Grand District School Board gathered at the Sleeman Centre in Guelph on May 8 for the 2025 Empowerment Day celebration.
Guelph author releases book on local literary personality
GUELPH – Guelph author Ed Butts has released his latest book, The Blacksmith Hereward Kirby Cockin of Guelph, detailing the largely forgotten literary achievements and words of Guelph poet and journalist Hereward Kirby Cockin.
Young Fergus author teams up with grandparents to produce novel
FERGUS – What began as a routine phone call to grandma, quickly blossomed into a world of adventure, danger and creativity.
Erin teen speeds towards Olympic dreams on bobsledding track
ERIN – While most teenage boys may find themselves lost in the world of video games and hanging out with friends, 16-year-old Quinton Groves from Erin has lost himself in a world much colder and faster.
CVC approves Erin wastewater plant trailway infrastructure work
ERIN – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) has granted approval to the Town of Erin to construct a gravity trunk sewer and watermain beneath the Elora Cataract Trailway (ECT).
Financial report reveals increase in fire calls
ERIN – A recent Town of Erin fourth-quarter financial report for 2024, revealed an increase in fire labour costs due to a “larger number of calls than anticipated.”