FERGUS – The playground equipment at Victoria Park here was to be removed on Thursday. The decision was made by Centre Wellington staff after the playground had to be "closed suddenly" last month "due to structural damage to the slide," states a June 13 press release from the township.
Four new electric vehicle charging stations installed in Mapleton
MAPLETON – Electric vehicle drivers can now charge up in Mapleton at four new Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations throughout the municipality.
Construction Ahead: Highway 6 road work beginning in June
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Those who regularly travel between Fergus and Guelph on Highway 6 will have noticed the pylons already and assumed construction is coming – and it is.
Guelph Humane Society raises more than $68,000 to support vulnerable animals
GUELPH – On June 6, the Guelph Humane Society (GHS) announced the success of its June 4 Happy Trails Walk-a-Thon.
U of G’s ecumenical campus ministry celebrating 55 years
GUELPH – The Ecumenical Campus Ministry at the University of Guelph is celebrating its 55th anniversary with a free breakfast and program at Harcourt Memorial United Church (87 Dean Ave., Guelph) on June 24, 9am to 11am.
Gordon Lightfoot tribute concert Minstrel of the Dawn on June 22
GUELPH – Maybe it’s because they share a name and a profession, but when iconic Canadian Songwriter Gordon Lightfoot passed away on May 1 of this year, James Gordon’s phone started to ring with fans asking if there would be a Guelph tribute and would he be organizing it.
OPP reminding residents about scams targeting seniors
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As June is Seniors Month in Ontario, the OPP would like to raise awareness about frauds that target Ontario seniors.
Police beat: Mischief, assault charges
PALMERSTON – On June 8 at about 7:45pm, Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a person causing a disturbance at a business on Main Street West here.
Portage Ontario opens new office
GUELPH – May 25 marked the opening of Portage Ontario’s Guelph office for youth and families living with substance use disorder.
Tim Hortons raises $183,000 with Smile Cookie Campaign
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Tim Hortons restaurants in Guelph and Wellington County collectively raised $183,000 through the national Smile Cookie campaign, including over $30,000 at the Fergus and Elora locations.
Rotary Club of Guelph donates $288,000 to The Grove
GUELPH AND WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Rotary Club of Guelph Charitable Foundation is donating $288,000 to support The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario, Wellington Guelph’s newest youth wellness centre.
PIN Volunteer Centre holding final meeting
GUELPH – The board of Directors of Guelph’s People and Information Network (PIN) will hold its final annual general meeting on June 22 at 10C Shared Space on Carden Street in Guelph at 4:30pm.
Knox Presbyterian Church hosts Pancake Breakfast
ELORA – On May 20 Knox Presbyterian Church in Elora dished out breakfast for a free will offering in the church basement.
Farmers’ market strawberry social, maker’s market, Raleway Festival kick off summer in Palmerston
PALMERSTON – The Town of Minto is planning a day of events here to kick off the summer season on June 24.
Mapleton volunteer firefighters battle stubborn structure fire
MAPLETON – The Mapleton Fire Department responded to a fire at a farm and metal business on Sideroad 15, south of Wellington Road 8, at 11:58am on June 8 after a 911 call was placed by a passerby.