MISSISSAUGA – The Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) authority is celebrating its 70th anniversary by sharing its past, present and future.
Elora Centre for the Arts launches speaker series
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A three-part speaker series exploring the art-based approaches to health and wellness is coming to Elora next month.
Record-breaking attendance at ‘best ever’ Drayton Fair
MAPLETON – Officials say last weekend’s 167th Drayton Fair was a “resounding success.”
Start-up program guides youth to entrepreneurial future
MINTO – A start-up program aiming to help youth succeed, has granted 50 students the opportunity to enter the world of entrepreneurship this summer.
Arthur Animal Rescue ‘overflowing’ with cats
ARTHUR – The volunteer-based group Arthur Animal Rescue is urging locals to adopt as it is “overflowing” with cats and kittens.
Petition to save old Mount Forest pool circulating online
MOUNT FOREST – A petition to save Mount Forest’s Lion Roy Grant Community Pool that has been circulating on social media platforms demands that Mayor Andy Lennox be “held accountable” for the decision to demolish the old swimming pool.
Local family turns ‘dead zone’ into skyline mural on Mount Forest’s main street
MOUNT FOREST – Erin Kiers is a local artist and business owner who saw an opportunity to brighten Mount Forest’s downtown core and took it.
County events help Lions raise $1.3 million for dog guides
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides campaign raised more than $1.3 million this year, thanks to thousands of volunteers, including members of the Palmerston, Marsville and Fergus Lions Clubs.
Fergus Agricultural Society receives $149,800 OTF grant
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus Agricultural Society has been able to upgrade equipment with the help of a $149,800 Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) grant.
Riverhawks U17 team qualifies for Ontario Summer Games
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington U17 Riverhawks boys box lacrosse team will be heading to London for the Ontario Summer Games, competing against the province’s top teams.
Erin residents voice frustration with Cedar Valley landscaping company
ERIN – The Erin council chamber was recently filled with residents voicing concerns about a landscaping company’s request for a zoning bylaw amendment.
Rockwood celebrates ‘Christmas in July’ at Bearded Barista
ROCKWOOD – Jarod Dalley-Haase is the owner of the Bearded Barista, where the idea for Rockwood’s first Christmas in July originated.
Guelph author published in hit book series, Chicken Soup for the Soul
GUELPH – Joanne Guidoccio has launched a second career for herself as a writer.
Newfoundland artist displays work at Elora Centre for the Arts
CENTRE WELLINGTON – An artist from Lethbridge, Newfoundland has brought her colourful, textile traditional pieces to Elora for all to enjoy.
Erin soccer team wins Target USA Cup
ERIN – The U15 Girls Hillsburgh Erin and District Soccer team flew over 1,000km to the midwestern state of Minnesota and came home champions.