ERIN – The East Wellington Family Health Team has a number of free virtual workshops coming up next month.
Prayer for Peace event planned for Saturday
ELORA – A gathering to pray for peace in Ukraine will take place on March 26 at noon by the cenotaph in Elora.
Police beat: Trailer, telehandler stolen from self-storage business
MAPLETON – On March 19, Wellington County OPP received a report of a theft from a self-storage…
Two performances set to debut at the Elora Centre for the Arts
ELORA – Elora Centre for the Arts is set to host the Canadian debut of the band Side Pony and hometown debut of Drea Lake.
ECT to host auditions for upcoming production of ‘The Secret Garden’
ELORA – Elora Community Theatre recently announced auditions for its upcoming summer production of The Secret Garden directed by Deb Stanson and Nancy Baker.
GBHS releases historical video project
GUELPH – The Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) announced the release of its historical video project, Change Starts Now: Our Stories. Our History. Our Heritage.
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations up across WDGPH region
WELLINGTON COUNTY - There were 15 persons testing positive for COVID-19 while hospitalized as of March 22. The same day, there were 292 known active cases of COVID-19 in the region.
OPP cruiser struck by stolen vehicle; Chatham man charged
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A Chatham man faces a dozen charges after a stolen vehicle struck a police cruiser in Maryhill last weekend.
Local MPs Chong, Nater not bothered by Russian travel sanctions
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington-Halton Hills MP Michael Chong says a recent travel ban imposed on him by Russia is merely “symbolic” and a “sign of desperation.”
Neighbourhood grant pilot project ready to launch
CENTRE WELLINGTON – CW Neighbourhood Grants is a simple yet powerful idea: support resident-led community building, encourage neighbours to connect, and create a sense of belonging in our community.
Three charged with fraud after $100,000 lumber purchase
ERIN – Three GTA residents involved with a Thornhill business face several charges after a large amount of lumber was fraudulently purchased from an Erin business last summer.
Rural Ontario Institue unveils 2022 Dream Gala and Golf Tournament
GUELPH – Rural Ontario Institute’s Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) will be hosting A Whole New World: the 2022 Dream Gala and Golf Tournament on June 24.
Funding aims to help solve labour shortages for agri-food businesses with over 100 employees
TORONTO – Through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership program, the Ontario and the federal governments are spending $4 million to support pilot projects helping the agri-food sector to “attract, support and retain” workers.
River Run Centre presents the Legendary Downchild Blues Band and ‘The Longest 50th Anniversary Tour Ever’
GUELPH – Two years ago, the Legendary Downchild Blues Band was ready to bring its 50th Anniversary Tour to River Run Centre. Like so much else, those plans were put on hold. Now, the tour continues, and the anticipation has grown.
Elora company Stirling Marathon gets $1.5 million from province
ELORA – Stirling Marathon Ltd. will receive $1.5 million from the province as the company plans a $10-million expansion of its facility outside Elora.