CLIFFORD – The Forrest family and local communities joined forces to raise $60,000 for two hospitals in need.
Centre Wellington to host New Resident Reception, Volunteer Fair
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township’s Community Connect program will host a New Resident Reception for the area’s growing population later this month.
New school year may trigger stress and anxiety in students, experts warn
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As students prepare to return to school next week, experts say it’s important to remember to keep their mental health “top of mind.”
Elora Fergus Studio Tour invites 36 artists to showcase their studios
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Elora, Fergus and the surrounding areas will have a chance to step into the mind of an artist next month with the return of the Elora Fergus Studio Tour for its 36th year.
Erin officials rescoping Elora-Cataract Trail wastewater project due to ‘environmental requirements’
ERIN – The Erin Elora-Cataract Trail linear water and sewer works project has been “rescoped” due to “recent environmental requirements,” town officials said in a recent news release.
Guelph woman set to hand-cycle 210km to raise funds for cancer patient needs
WELLINGTON COUNTY – After surviving an 80-foot fall and 21 sessions of chemotherapy, Guelph resident Cyndy McLean is determined to tell her story and make a difference for cancer patients.
Annual Walk for Parkinson’s fundraiser returns to Fergus
FERGUS – On Sept. 7 and 8 communities across southern Ontario, including Fergus, will come together for the Walk for Parkinson’s.
Family corn maze honours community of Ariss
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – What started as a “hobby farm” could possibly put the Ariss community on the map – literally.
Town releases statement regarding a malfunctioning sediment bag, ‘poses no threat;’ officials state
ERIN – Town officials stated a “malfunctioning” sediment control dewatering bag poses “no risk” to the environment.
Maitland Valley releases watershed strategic plan
MINTO – The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority has released key strategic priorities to implement over the next three years at an Aug. 13 council meeting.
Two sisters bring Terry Fox Run to Palmerston
PALMERSTON – Two sisters are bringing the Terry Fox Run to Palmerston next month to continue honouring the unwavering determination of the late Canadian athlete, Terry Fox.
Tornado warning forces officials to cancel Hillsburgh family day
ERIN – The Hillsburgh community family fun day was cancelled last weekend due to “public safety” issues after tornado warnings were issued for southern Wellington County on Aug. 17.
Local fair representatives to compete at CNE Ambassador contest
ERIN – The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) Ambassador of the Fairs competition returns to Toronto this weekend.
Erin officials release statement on the firing of fire chief Jim Sawkins
ERIN – Town officials have finally released a statement regarding the firing of fire chief Jim Sawkins.
U.S. Marine Corps joins Fergus Scottish Festival celebrations
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A group of marine musicians from North Carolina flew to Canada to team up with the local pipe band for the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games.