Detour ahead – The rehabilitation of Penfold Bridge on Wellington Road 16, approximately 6km…
Badley Bridge recognized among Public Works Projects of the Year
WELLINGTON COUNTY – On May 17 the Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA) announced the County of Wellington won the 2021 Public Works Project of the Year Award in the “Management Innovation” category for the Badley Bridge replacement project.
Centre Wellington Wrestling Club season ends on positive note
CW Wrestling Club – After a tumultuous two-year break, the Centre Wellington Wrestling Club would…
Guelph Black Heritage Society celebrates Indigenous History Month in June
GUELPH - The Guelph Black Heritage Society celebrates Indigenous History Month with a screening of Layla Staats’ Blood & Water at Heritage Hall (83 Essex St.) on June 1 in Guelph.
Open Mind: Glass half-full or half-empty?
Glass half-full or half-empty? What if it doesn’t have to be so black and white? Well, according to the YouthTALK team, a youth-led mental health promotion and engagement program, with realistic optimism, it doesn’t have to be!
‘By youth, for youth’ is not just an expression at The Grove
GUELPH — This month, The Grove Wellington Guelph Hub, a site of Youth Wellness Hubs of Ontario offering a one-stop shop for youth mental health and wellness services, has continued to take a unique approach in addressing the youth mental health crisis.
Hillsburgh Garden Club hosted annual plant sale
Plant sale – With the local risk of ground frost now finally over, the Hillsburgh Garden Club held its annual plant sale on the morning of May 21.
Foraging? Go where the wild things grow
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Spring is a great time to get outside and wander in the woods or along trails – the fresh green of new growth is rejuvenating and uplifting.
Fergus Elora District Soccer Club’s House program started on May 17
FEDS soccer – The Fergus Elora District Soccer Club’s House program started on May 17. Over 300…
Harriston Legion held final Catch the Ace draw
Caught the ace – Harriston Legion Branch 296 held the final draw for its second Catch the Ace event on May 5. The first ticket drawn determined a weekly prize winner and the second ticket drawn produced the ace of spades and a progressive jackpot winner.
Society plans fundraising garage sale
HARRISTON - The Harriston Historical Society is hosting a fundraising garage sale on the weekend of May 27 to 29, beginning at 9am each day.
Majority of Canadians say gun violence rising; prefer national policy over provincial regulation in response
VANCOUVER - People around the world were reminded once again of the horrific and angering human toll of gun violence recently as a mass shooter murdered 10 people at a Buffalo, New York, grocery store - just blocks from the Canada-U.S. border.
Celebrating volunteer award recipients: making a change through empathy in action
GUELPH – The People and Information Network (PIN) recently held its annual ‘Time to Give’ in celebration of National Volunteer Week and the contributions of volunteers.
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Erin hosted second annual ‘Touch A Truck’ event
Touch a Truck – The Town of Erin hosted their second annual ‘Touch A Truck’ event on the morning of May 14 to highlight Public Works week. The event offered an opportunity for residents to learn about the heavy equipment used by Erin firefighters and public works.