WELLINGTON COUNTY – The 100 Women Who Care Rural Wellington (100 WHCRW) group recently presented its largest cheque to date ($12,200) to Hamilton Health Sciences for its neonatal intensive care unit.
Canadian rents fall again; still up 12% since 2022
TORONTO – The average asking rent for all residential properties in Canada declined 2.7 per cent year-over-year in June to $2,125.
Group donation to Foundation of Guelph General Hospital
GUELPH – A donation of $7,588 was made to the Foundation of Guelph General Hospital on behalf of the Royal Canadian Legion’s Ontario Provincial Command Branches and Ladies’ Auxiliaries Charitable Foundation on July 3.
Genealogy fair
ABOYNE – Curious about your family history?
GRCA seeks feedback on proposed changes to agricultural policy
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is currently seeking feedback on proposed changes to its “Policies for the Administration of the Prohibited Activities, Exemptions and Permits Regulation 41/24” related to agricultural structures in the floodplain.
Mount Forest celebrates fireworks festival
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Fireworks Festival’s car show filled up Main Street with a…
Culvert project to close county road until Aug. 5
WELLINGTON COUNTY- The County of Wellington Roads department will be completing a culvert replacement of Culvert C220010 located on Wellington Road 22, east of Highway 6, bordering Centre Wellington and Guelph/Eramosa.
Finding solace in the soil: the healing power of a grief garden
GUELPH – This season, I’ve found a quiet companion in the garden.
Local dancers place at ScotDane Canada Championship
HARRISTON – Two local highland dancers recently travelled to the ScotDane Canada Championship Series (SDCCS) held in Ottawa that attracted over 1,000 dancers from across Canada and the world.
Wellington Road 7 open during construction
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.