ELORA – This is the third year Canada is recognizing National Legion Week and this year it runs from Sept. 21 to 27.
Bungled clean-up worse than original oil spill: resident
SALEM – Shane Lambert is frustrated and concerned with how an oil spill on Sideroad 15 east of Salem was initially dealt with and the possible long-term effects.
Fear of needles? Public health can help
GUELPH – There are many reasons some people don’t want vaccinations, but if it’s fear of needles, public health has you covered.
Film exploring legacy of farmerette program to be screened in Alma
FERGUS – Jean Collier, 98, will be an honoured guest at the screening of 'We Lend a Hand: The Forgotten Story of Ontario Farmerettes' on Sept. 27.
Farm drainage business proposed on agricultural land
ELORA – The property owner at 6949 Wellington Road 7, just south of Alma, is seeking a zoning change to allow a farming-related business to set up shop.
Pearle Hospitality begins restoration of Walser building
ELORA – Pearle Hospitality has begun restoration of the Walser building, the final piece in its eight-building heritage revitalization as part of the Elora Mill redevelopment.
Farm drainage business proposed on agricultural land
ELORA – The property owner at 6949 Wellington Road 7, just south of Alma, is seeking a zoning change to allow a farming-related business to set up shop.
Public health will again assist with student-run mental health initiatives
GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health will continue a pilot project to improve the mental health of students in the Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic school boards.
New year, new school, first day: Grand River Public School opens in Fergus
FERGUS – For Grand River Public School students, it wasn't just a new school year, but a new school altogether.
Forthcoming book to tell of sexual abuse within insular religious sect
GUELPH – Brianna Bell was the first journalist to break the story about abuse in the Two by Twos church, a story the Guelph-based freelance journalist wrote for the Daily Dot two years ago.
Puslinch calls on county, province for traffic safety measures at township trouble spots
ABERFOLYE – Road safety turned out to be a recurring theme at the Aug. 27 Puslinch council meeting, as unrelated road items came up on the agenda.
Legions want painted crosswalks honouring veterans
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus and Elora Legions would like the township to consider painting two crosswalks to honour veterans.
Fergus Fall Fair will be jammin’ Sept. 12 to 14
FERGUS – The theme of this year’s Fergus Fall Fair is “Jammin’ at the Fair” and it’s true in every sense of the phrase, said Tayler Black, past president of the Fergus Agricultural Society, which has organized the fair for some 188 years.
Strathallan Park will remain a park – bringing closure to residents who fought for it
FERGUS – Neighbours of Strathallan Park can breathe a little easier now that council rescinded its previous decision to declare the park surplus.
Aberfoyle Fall Fair is ready to rumble
ABERFOYLE – The Aberfoyle Fall Fair is getting ready to rumble.