ERIN – The town has hired Asher Jaffri to the new position of manager of information technology and digital transformation, effective Nov. 12.
Legions to host remembrance services across county
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Remembrance services will be held throughout the county, both on and leading up to Nov. 11.
Harriston’s Haunted Theatre a hit
HARRISTON – The Harriston Town Hall Theatre was among the stops at the Harriston Rising Halloween Haunt on Oct. 25.
Arthur Optimists Club hosts 365 Pro Wrestling
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Arthur Optimists Club presented 365 Pro Wrestling at the Arthur Community Centre on Nov. 2.
Wellington Heights hosts Special Olympics soccer tournament
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington Heights kicked off the Special Olympics season on Oct. 25 by hosting a soccer tournament for schools from across Wellington and Waterloo counties.
$11,300 raised for Victim Services Wellington
ARTHUR – 100 Women Who Care, Rural Wellington held their last meeting on Sept. 16 in Arthur.
Halloween party fun for Mount Forest Seniors Group
MOUNT FOREST – Mount Forest Seniors Group members dressed up for a Halloween party on Oct. 30.
Boosting mental health throughout darker, colder months with exercise
MINTO – As the days become shorter and temperatures drop, many people experience a dip in both mood and energy levels.
Police beat: Hit-and-run collision
PUSLINCH – Police have charged a Puslinch resident after a hit-and-run accident here last week.
Alma residents take Halloween to the next level
MAPLETON – These two Alma residents take the Halloween holiday quite seriously.
Harriston Horticultural Society and Senior’s Centre unveils ‘Tree of Life’ memorial gate
MINTO – The Harriston and District Horticultural Society and the Harriston Senior’s Centre unveiled this wrought iron gate by the shuffleboard court at the senior’s centre on Oct. 26 in memory of Margaret Weber.
Memories of the Second World War
DRAYTON – Because I was born in the fall of 1939, I have some memories of living in Northeast London in the UK during the end of the second World War.
Poppy donations fund trained service dogs to support veterans
OTTAWA – Recently local veteran Cpl. Steven McCulloch was paired up with Jellybean, a National Service Dog, specially trained to support veterans.
Remembrance Day services
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Legions across the county will be honouring war veterans on and around Remembrance Day.
Waterloo man dead after vehicle rollover in Ariss on Sunday night
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Emergency crews responded to Wellington Road 51, east of Wellington Road 86, on Nov. 3 at about 10:30pm.