ERIN – Erin council has approved a zoning bylaw amendment allowing Erin Fitness to relocate to another property in town.
CW Shuffleboard Club celebrates end of season
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The season has come to an end for the Centre Wellington Shuffleboard Club.
Second annual fall bazaar benefits Heart and Stroke Foundation
FERGUS – Carrie Kierstead, owner of Hair with Care in Fergus, is hosting the second annual Fall Bazaar for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada with hopes of doubling last year’s fundraising total.
Mount Forest native’s debut novel longlisted for Scotiabank Giller Prize
MOUNT FOREST – Former Mount Forest resident André Forget has been longlisted for the 2022 Scotiabank Giller Prize Award for his novel debut 'In the City of Pigs.'
Guelph/Eramosa council approves asset management plan
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Council here has approved the township's 2022 asset management plan and has directed staff to provide the ten-year capital plans to the next council for its consideration as part of the 2023 budget process.
Townhouse development in Rockwood gets final approval from council
ROCKWOOD – A townhouse development proposed in Rockwood has received final approval from Guelph/Eramosa council.
Music school highlights local youth talent at Riverfest Elora
ELORA – The students of Adrian Jones Music School once again kicked off the Riverfest Elora music festival this year.
Students return to class across Wellington County
They’re back – Sept. 6 marked the return to school for students across Wellington County.
Hopewell Children Homes introduces multi-sensory room in Ariss
ARISS – Hopewell Children’s Homes is introducing its first Snoezelen Room, a multi-sensory environment, after receiving a $50,000 donation.
Soaking up the final days of summer at Rockmosa Park
Fun in the sun – Children spent the Labour Day long weekend enjoying the last few days of summer at Rockmosa Park in Rockwood.
UGDSB preparing for a ‘business as usual’ return to school
GUELPH – As students brace themselves for another school year, the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is preparing for a “business as usual” return to school.
School boards prepare mental health supports as students return to school
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As another school year approaches, local boards and community organizations are ensuring mental health supports are in full swing to ease the transition period for students returning to school.
UGDSB to require police checks for volunteers in medium, high-risk settings
GUELPH – After several deferrals, trustees at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) have officially reached a decision on the board’s volunteer policy.
Town to offer drive-through marriage service on Sept. 9
ERIN – Couples looking to get hitched can now do so from the comfort of their vehicle with the Town of Erin’s “drive-through” marriage service.
Dr. Duncan Bull retires after over 40 years serving Erin
ERIN – Dr. Duncan Bull is saying goodbye after over 40 years of providing health care in the Erin-Hillsburgh community.