BELWOOD – Frustrated with the attitudes of today’s society, wife and husband Faye and George Chamberlain have co-written an inspirational adventure mystery novel, titled Connections Past.
‘The Poppy Project’: Community knitting project exceeds participants’ expectations
ELORA – Passersby will see thousands of knitted poppies cascading from the windows of the St. John Anglican Church steeple over the next couple weeks. Members of the church gathered on Oct. 24 to hoist the poppies up the walls of the church, where they will remain until Nov. 14.
Erin decides to permit cannabis retail shops; survey shows public support
ERIN – Following the results of a public survey, council here has reversed course and will now permit cannabis retail stores within the Town of Erin.
Council awards contract to install emergency generator at athletic centre
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Council here has awarded a contract for the installation of an emergency generator at the Royal Distributing Athletic Performance Centre in Marden.
Raise the curtains: live theatre returns to Drayton Entertainment venues Dec. 1
DRAYTON – The curtains will rise once again, and Drayton Entertainment officials are looking forward to the return to live theatre performances as they announce the reopening of two of their venues.
Government announces expanded COVID-19 testing options for schools
ONTARIO – In order to support safer schools and reduce barriers to testing, the Ontario Government has announced plans to expand testing options for schools across the province.
UGDSB approves motion to reevaluate mask policy
GUELPH – Staff at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) will be reevaluating the possibility of allowing staff to wear any Health Canada approved masks, including N95s.
School boards announce return of indoor inter-school athletics
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) and Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB), in consultation with District 4 and District 10 officials, are announcing the return of indoor inter-school athletics.
Event celebrated 76th anniversary of end of Second World War
Second World War history – Harriston Superior Monuments, in collaboration with Minto Culture…
The SPOOKtacular market came to Elora Centre for the Arts
Spooked out – Just in time for Halloween, the SPOOKtacular market came to Elora on Oct. 23 and…
Overwhelmed veterinarians seeing rise in aggressive owners during pandemic
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Since the outset of the pandemic, veterinarians and other animal-service staff have been battling an increase in demand for their services as well as the added stress of a rise in aggressive owners.
Local dog trainer releases tips on how to keep dogs safe, happy and stress-free on Halloween
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As we head into a night of fright this weekend, dog trainer and founder of Back 2 Basics Dog Training and Your Family Dog Trainer Bill Verbakel has released a three-part question-and-answer blog-style series on how to keep your kids and dog safe this Halloween.
Elora’s Fieldstone Barn hosted Fall Festival and Artisan Market
ABOVE: Fall festival – The Fieldstone Barn in Elora hosted the Fall Festival and Artisan Market,…
Erin Firefighters Association to hold drive-by food drive
ERIN – People will see firetrucks parading the streets as the Erin and Hillsburgh Firefighters Association conducts its annual food drive collection, which will run as a drive-by format again this year.
Salem Frights haunted house to open gates to brave souls
Haunted – Salem Frights, a free haunted house, is open to those looking for a good fright. The…