FERGUS – Fergus native and wheelchair basketball star Patrick Anderson came to town on May 20 to unveil a sign that was put up in his honour. The idea for the sign was prompted by three Elora Public School students.
Puslinch man will be chopping his locks for a cause on Canada Day
PUSLINCH – Take a good look at Barry Dawn and his 10-inch ponytail, because on Canada Day it will be gone.
Dixon’s Distillery named Best of Ontario – Spirits with LCBO award
GUELPH – JD Dixon got the surprise of his life when he learned the business he and his wife Vicky own, Dixon’s Distilled Spirits, was named Best of Ontario – Spirits at the LCBO’s Elsie Awards on May 3.
Wellington-Halton Hills candidates talk about farming concerns at OFA debate
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Farmers have a lot of concerns going into the provincial election and they got the chance to raise them with Wellington-Halton Hills candidates at a debate on May 18.
Sunrise awaits township decision on supportive housing plan
PUSLINCH – Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre is anxiously awaiting a decision by Puslinch council that could allow the non-profit organization to move ahead with its Supportive Affordable Housing and Respite Project.
Puslinch has serious concerns with city’s Clair-Maltby plan; will reach out directly to Guelph councillors
PUSLINCH – Puslinch Township doesn’t believe the City of Guelph is taking its concerns seriously regarding the Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan and council passed a resolution at a May 11 special council meeting to reach out directly to Guelph councillors with their complaints.
Newly-formed Centre Wellington Black Committee hopes to host cultural event Labour Day weekend
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Millicent Gordon has started the Centre Wellington Black Committee, a group of about a dozen Black people in Centre Wellington who get together for social time but also to talk about issues as they come up.
Community Safety Zones set up throughout Wellington County
Watch out – Drivers should take extra caution now that signs for nine community safety zones…
After 40 years, Puslinch Junior Gardeners still going strong
ABERFOYLE – While the Puslinch Junior Gardeners club turns 40 this year, that piece of history was mostly lost on the youth that gathered behind the Puslinch Community Centre on May 11 for the first meeting of the season.
Housing and heritage the subject of local debate
ELORA – Premier Doug Ford came under fire at a debate in Elora hosted by the Wellington branch of Architectural Conservancy Ontario (ACO).
Joanne Young Evans takes mental health journey to the Yukon
YUKON – Joanne Young Evans took some of her own advice about building resiliency and headed to the Yukon for a few days. But this trip was more than just a holiday.
Centre Wellington fire department rescues swan near Tooth of Time
ELORA – It’s not every day the Centre Wellington fire department is called to rescue a swan from the Grand River. In fact, May 10 was the first time.
Georgetown woman offers alternative treatment for autism, brain injury, other conditions
GEORGETOWN - Janice Foot tried the HANDLE method with her autistic son and how offers the treatment to others.
Puslinch council asks CBM to cease aggregate operations in portion of Roszell Pit
PUSLINCH – Puslinch council is requesting that CBM cease aggregate extraction on pond C at the Roszell Pit until the company resolves ongoing issues at the site. The pit is located on Roszell Road near Concession 4 in the township.
Gardens at Groves hospital taking shape
ABOYNE – While the new Groves Memorial Community Hospital is beautiful on the inside, with state-of-the-art technology to treat patients, the grounds of the hospital still resembled a construction site.