MOUNT FOREST – Wellington North and its Cultural Roundtable hosted an Artisan Showcase at the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex on Sept. 27.
Puslinch Tract to close for tree trimming
PUSLINCH – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) will close Puslinch Tract (4343 Wellington Road 32) beginning Oct. 6, from 7am to 5pm, to complete hazardous tree removal throughout the property.
Ontario Magic Festival returns to Fergus on Oct. 4
FERGUS – The Ontario Magic Festival is set to return to the Fergus Grand Theatre on Oct. 4, with two shows that aim to celebrate the art of magic and the township’s historical connection to the craft.
Municipalities to receive $9 million in infrastructure funding
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Ontario government announced on Sept. 19 the county and its seven lower tier municipalities will be receiving close to $9 million in combined infrastructure funding.
Council extends no parking zone along Sammon Drive
ROCKWOOD – Council has voted to extend the no parking signage along the inside of the Sammon Drive bend southbound from Harris Street to Gagnon Place due to community complaints.
Harriston native Bernie Hale releases seven-song EP
HARRISTON – After a busy summer of performing and recording, Bernie Hale released his first EP this month.
Reflections
I need to say two things. First, Christ is magnificent! Second, today and in my world, the magnificence of Christ is unlocking my ability to see.
Project SEARCH to receive Changemaker of the Year Award
GUELPH – A school-to-work transition program at the University of Guelph (U of G) has been recognized as the Community Changemaker of the Year by March of Dimes Canada.
Down Syndrome Society hosting annual walk, roll event Sept. 28 at Waterloo Park
WATERLOO – The Waterloo Wellington Down Syndrome Society’s annual fundraising walk/roll event is set to take place Sept. 28 at 1pm in Waterloo Park (picnic shelter at 90 Westmount Road North).
Wellington’s Nina Hiddema makes top five in Ontario’s Queen of the Furrow
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington’s Queen of the Furrow Nina Hiddema made top five in the competition to be crowned Ontario’s Queen of the Furrow during last week’s International Plowing Match and Rural Expo in Grassie, Ontario.
County’s home energy tool kit expands nationwide through CHBA collaboration
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county is collaborating with the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) to make its Home Energy Tool Kits available to other municipalities and Home Builders’ Associations across Canada.
Fun Run/Walk for Haiti
FERGUS – The HEARTS committee of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church is once again holding its five kilometre Fun Run/Walk for Haiti on Oct. 18.
OPINION: Rural theft is on the rise – here’s how to protect yourself
ONTARIO – It’s a sinking feeling you don’t forget. And it’s one that more and more Ontarians, including in rural communities, are experiencing: finding yourself the victim of theft.
County staff, volunteers plant 850 trees at Valentino Park
ROCKWOOD – The annual Warden’s Tree Planting event took place at Valentino Park in Rockwood on Sept. 23.
Playful Fox Productions presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat
FERGUS – Playful Fox Productions brought its version of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat to the Fergus Grand Theatre on Sept. 20.