HARRISTON – A feel-good comedy with a familiar small-town setting is the Grey Wellington Theatre Guild’s (GWTG) stage offering this spring.
Centre Wellington receives $450,000 in latest OLG payment for hosting casino
ELORA – Centre Wellington is receiving over $450,000 in its latest payment from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation for hosting Elements Casino Grand River in Elora. The township has received $1,622,262 in total for the 2021-22 fiscal year.
Local resident bilked out of $50,000 with Bitcoin, gift card scam
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Police are again warning local residents to be wary of fraudsters after a resident here was scammed out of $50,000. Police say someone "provoked the victim" to purchase and transfer over $50,000 in Bitcoin and gift cards.
Drayton resident charged with sexual assault of minors
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A Drayton resident faces four counts of sexual assault involving multiple victims under the age of 16.
Trillium grant helped Fergus Agricultural Society prepare for upcoming fall fair
FERGUS – In 2021, the Fergus Agricultural Society received a $28,000 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Resilient Communities Fund.
PIN highlights the value of volunteerism and building forward together during National Volunteer Week
GUELPH - As National Volunteer Week approaches, PIN – The People and Information Network – is highlighting the value of volunteerism and the benefits it can have not only for the community, but for the individual.
Elora and Fergus tourism ready to receive grant applications
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Based on success to date and enthusiasm from the community to continue the…
Police beat: Palmerston resident charged twice in two days
Palmerston resident charged twice in two days NORTH PERTH – A Palmerston resident was charged…
It’s seeding time for Metz Giant Pumpkin Challenge
METZ - The 2022 Giant Pumpkin Challenge, hosted by the Metz and area community will be the 17th annual event.
Elora Community Theatre announces 2022-23 season
ELORA – The Elora Community Theatre (ECT) recently announced it’s return to live theatre and…
Driver tries to evade police
WELLINGTON NORTH – An Elora man has been charged after the driver of a pickup tried to evade…
South Guelph Rotary holding Give a Smile fundraiser
GUELPH – The Rotary Club of South Guelph has a unique fundraiser with its Give a Smile program.
Seniors Offering Support telephone service continues with transition to new operator
GUELPH – Compass Community Services is taking over the Seniors Offering Support (SOS)…
Providers partner with government to offer seniors affordable internet
OTTAWA - The federal government has partnered with 14 internet service providers, including Rogers, Cogeco, Shaw and Telus, to provide internet services at a cost of $20 per month to seniors receiving a maximum Guaranteed Income Supplement.
Applications for Seniors Community Grant Program closing April 28
TORONTO – Applications for provincial Seniors Community Grant Program funding are open until April 28 (ontario.ca/page/information-seniors-organizations) for organizations and municipalities offering seniors programming and services.