GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is concerned that some youths in the region are developing problems with gambling. It’s occupying their mind space, affecting their relationships and, in some cases, is getting youth into debt.
Puslinch resident hopes township will allow Sunday hunting
ABERFOYLE – Robert Stark would like Puslinch council to get with the times and allow Sunday hunting in the township.
Artwork of Elora woman who died in July being auctioned off for Aboyne Rural Hospice
ELORA – Sue Hosking never had much money and she never considered herself an artist. But following her death and as per her wishes, her friends are auctioning off 93 pieces of art Hosking created over the years.
Survey: youth recovering from COVID-19 isolation but there are still disturbing trends
GUELPH – The latest analysis of a youth well-being survey indicates the mental health of youth is improving since the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic. But youth are also displaying behaviour that’s concerning to public health officials.
Call for fall in Elora Gorge turns out to be minor
ELORA – Centre Wellington Fire and Rescue responded to a fall at the Elora Gorge on Sept. 1, but by the time firefighters arrived on scene, the injured person had managed to get to the top of the gorge with assistance from folks in the vicinity.
Sonia Day has written second novel in three-book series
FERGUS – If you like feisty women of a certain age, you just might like The Newfoundland Lunch Party: A Sisters of the Soil Novel, with Recipes.
Fire spreads to second structure but house saved
BELWOOD – Two garage-type structures were destroyed in a fire north of Belwood on Aug. 31, but the house was saved.
First cohort signs on to Project SEARCH
GUELPH – Students with intellectual disabilities will get a better chance of employment when they finish school now that the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has introduced a new program called Project SEARCH.
Anything is possible with the right ‘Addy-tude’
ELORA – Riverfest Elora and Team Addy will host A Concert with Addy-tude, a special fundraising event to honour the life and spirit of Addison (Addy) Hill.
Victor Dockrell needs new scooter after collision with pickup truck
ELORA – The granddaughter of an Elora man whose motorized scooter was written off after a collision with a pickup truck is hoping the community will support a GoFundMe campaign to get him a new one.
Old and new, tried and true, it’s time to ‘saddle up’ for the Fergus Fall Fair
FERGUS – The theme of the Fergus Fall Fair is ‘Saddle Up!’ and for the team of volunteers that organize it, it’s time to giddyup.
Fergus Curling Club ready for 2024/25 season – and 190th anniversary
FERGUS - The Fergus Curling Club is celebrating its 190th anniversary this year, and welcoming new members.
Busy day for firefighters included calls for house fire, fall into gorge
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Centre Wellington Fire Rescue responded to a house fire and to a fall into the Elora Gorge on Tuesday.
Golf tournament in support of Elora House fast approaching
ELORA – Luisa Krause knows that people often wait to sign up for charity golf tournaments to see what weather or other events might come along.
New termite action group hopes township will get on with eradication plan
ELORA – Talk about opening a can of worms. Maria Christina O’Neill would likely prefer a can of worms to the home full of termites she unwittingly bought in Elora in 2020.