OTTAWA - Doctors Tina Williams and Khalid Enver, surgeons at Groves Memorial Community Hospital, are the recipients of the 2022 Rural Specialist Merit Award presented at the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada (SRPC) conference on April 22.
All Aboard Palmerston gearing up for first Raleway Festival June 25
PALMERSTON – The All Aboard Palmerston committee is inviting everyone to join them for “Ales on the Rails” on June 25, at the first-ever Raleway Festival.
Harriston United Church aims to aid Ukranian refugees
HARRISTON – Harriston United Church has issued a challenge to the community and aiming to collect 1,000 pairs of new underwear by the end of June to aid Ukrainian refugees.
Food-A-Palooza in Drayton on May 15 will benefit Rotary
DRAYTON – Hometown Hot Dogs & Sausages is hosting a Food-A-Palooza here on May 15. The season-opening event for the local business is being held in collaboration with the Township of Mapleton and the Drayton Rotary Club.
Bike Bell Event
ELORA – The Elora Cataract Trailway Association (ECTA) will be supplying and mounting free bicycle bells for local bikes during the Victoria Day weekend “to encourage cyclists to make pedestrians aware of their approach,” stated a release submitted to the Advertiser.
Bob Dylan ‘song celebration’ at Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – For many years, songwriter Randy Shook was told he sounded and acted like Bob Dylan onstage, but he never thought about putting on a tribute show to perform Dylan’s repertoire.
Bike Safety Rodeo rolls into Puslinch on May 28
PUSLINCH – The Optimist Club of Puslinch is holding a Bike Safety Rodeo course for children to learn the rules of the road as well as helmet and bike safety.
Police Beat: Impaired, drug charges, improper license
Impaired, drug charges, improper license On May 5 at approximately 3pm a Wellington County OPP…
Eclectic Vinyl Orchestra announces return with show at Elora Legion
ELORA – After many months without live music due to the pandemic, people can once again look forward to an evening out with Eclectic Vinyl Orchestra (EVO).
Active cases of COVID-19 continue decline, hospitalizations up
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is reporting 333 confirmed active cases of COVID-19 throughout the health region as of May 10. As of May 8, there were 29 people hospitalized with the virus.
Boreal to perform in Basement Cafe show at the Crown Harriston Cultural Centre
HARRISTON – After a two-year hiatus, The Minto Arts Council is hosting a live music event, the latest in the council’s Basement Café series.
Wellington Road 7 closure to begin next week for bridge, resurfacing work
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The rehabilitation of Marden Creek Bridge and asphalt resurfacing on Wellington Road 7 between Highway 6 and Wellington Road 51 are set to begin construction on May 9.
Police seek clues after suspicious package found at Wellington North home
WELLINGTON NORTH – Police are seeking help to identify the person(s) responsible for leaving a suspicious package at a home here. On May 5 at about 11:15pm, Wellington County OPP officers responded to a mischief complaint at a residence on Concession 9, west of Kenilworth.
Architectural Conservancy of Ontario holding ‘open mic’ with provincial candidates on affordable housing
ELORA – The Wellington branch of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario is hosting an ‘open mic’ conversation with citizens and local candidates running for office in the June 2 provincial election.
Legacy trees available for Mother’s Day
CENTRE WELLINGTON– The Trees-in-Hand gift card is available for purchse just in time for Mother’s Day.