PUSLINCH – The Aberfoyle Fall Fair took place Sept. 6 and 7 in Puslinch, offering lots of family-friendly entertainment.
Eden Mills welcomes large crowds for annual Writers’ Festival
EDEN MILLS – Eden Mills held its annual writers festival on Sept. 8.
Royal Canadian Legion offers student bursaries
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Royal Canadian Legion is accepting applications for its student Bursary Program.
Ride for Palestine
GUELPH – About 50 people participated in a bike ride in support of Palestine on Sept. 7, raising money to send to families in Gaza.
Legions support veterans, their families, wider community
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Legions support veterans, their families and the wider community.
New Guelph bylaw sparks heated debate about where homeless people can pitch tents
GUELPH – A new bylaw, which is set to go into effect on Oct. 1 after final adoption on Sept. 10, regulates where and when “temporary structures” are permitted on city property.
Whooping cough cases up significantly: WDGPH
WELLINGTON COUNTY – There have been 33 confirmed cases of whooping cough so far in Wellington, Dufferin and Guelph this year, according to the local public health authority.
Mapleton joins call for province to work with municipalities on prosperity review
DRAYTON – Mapleton Mayor Gregg Davidson is set to submit a letter to the province in support of a social and economic prosperity review.
Mapleton Culture Days include line dancing, flowers, lavender mocktails
MAPLETON – Every autumn, both here and across Canada, a range of “Culture Days” events celebrate arts and culture in local communities.
Drayton Youth Centre celebrates 25th anniversary with community event
DRAYTON – Since Sept. 24, 1999, the Drayton Youth Centre (DYC) has provided a place for youth to spend time, socialize and participate in a range of activities.
Mpox strain spreading in central Africa not seen in Canada
GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) associate medical officer of health Dr. Matthew Tenenbaum advises everyone eligible get vaccinated against mpox, but said “we are not in a place where people need to be worried.”
Mount Forest school set to re-open in September
MOUNT FOREST – Following a fire in January, St. Mary Catholic School here has been closed to students and staff. But it is set to welcome students back, beginning the second week of school.
Mapleton approves nearly $500,000 for firefighting equipment
MAPLETON – Council here has approved a purchase of $491,700 worth of firefighting equipment.
COVID-19 outbreaks at Guelph General Hospital; Public Health no longer testing wastewater
GUELPH – A COVID-19 outbreak was declared at Guelph General Hospital on Aug. 23, after patients caught the virus during their stay in the hospital.
Drug Poisoning Awareness Day event honours lives lost
MOUNT FOREST – A gathering in downtown Mount Forest on Aug. 22 honoured people who have died of drug poisoning.