MAPLETON – A section of Wellington Road 7, between Wellington Roads 11 and 12, is set to be resurfaced by Brantco Construction from Aug. 5 to 29.
Tiny open house
ALMA – Andrew Grose is inviting people to come check out his “tiny house” at Washa Farms, just outside of Alma, on July 26 from 10am to 2pm.
Drayton 150 committee celebrates gift from Kinsmen
DRAYTON – As the dust settles and the final cleanup wraps up for the Drayton 150 celebration, organizers say moments of generosity continue to surprise and inspire them.
Family of land donor enters debate over Erin humane society’s fate
ERIN — The intent behind a historical land donation continues to be at the centre of a property dispute between the Town of Erin and its local humane society.
Local dentist’s initiative takes off nationally
FERGUS – What began as a personal initiative of Dr. Raj Khanuja, has blossomed into a national initiative, where dentists offer free services to people in need.
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Clifford Carnival Celebration a hit with community
CLIFFORD – The annual Clifford Connects Carnival Celebration, held July 12, was an unprecedented success, drawing the largest crowd in the event’s history and filling downtown Clifford with vibrant community spirit, organizers state.
Infrastructure work on Elora Cataract Trail connects Hillsburgh to water resource recovery facility
ERIN – Construction is set to begin later this month on a section of the Elora Cataract Trail that will establish a connection between Hillsburgh and Erin’s new Water Resource Recovery Facility.
Grand opening of the Fieldstone Barn
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Fieldstone Barn grand opening and ribbon cutting was held on July 10 and local dignitaries who joined owners Melinda and Tim Croft included township councillors, Mayor Shawn Watters, county councillor Mary Lloyd and Senator Rob Black.
Anti-fraud centre: beware ‘bank investigator’ scams
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) would like to warn Canadians about an increase in “bank investigator” scams.
Bridge tournament raises over $3,000 for Alzheimer’s
GUELPH – A fundraising tournament hosted by the Guelph Bridge Club (GBC) raised over $3,000 to donate to the Waterloo Wellington Alzheimer Society (WWAS).
GBHS uses grant to expand exhibits, showcase history
GUELPH – Local MPP Mike Schreiner met with the Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) on July 11 to hear more about the $138,900 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) that was used to expand the Black Heritage Reclaimed Project.
Team McKinnell surpasses goal at Tour De Guelph
GUELPH – Team McKinnell raised $7,500 at Tour De Guelph on June 22, surpassing their goal of $6,000.
Ontario’s agri-food sector sets sights on future with Agri-Food 2050 initiative
NIAGARA FALLS – Ontario’s agri-food sector will come together this fall for the first-ever Agri-Food 2050, a one-day industry event dedicated to envisioning the future of food and farming.