GUELPH – There was laughter, singing, dancing and tears during the first rendition of the 2025 Speed River Anthology.
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Fergus boy named junior fire chief for the day
FERGUS – Chase MacLeod-Carberry was named junior fire chief for the day on June 18.
Hillsburgh speed cameras go live June 20
WELLINGTON COUNTY – This is the sixth speed camera location to be implemented as part of a one-year pilot program, which has generated over $3 million in revenue for the county.
Belwood Hall renovation pegged at $1.85 million
BELWOOD – Township staff will press on with more specific costing of renovations to Belwood Hall after council approved the request at its June 16 meeting.
UGDSB holds parent engagement sessions for human rights review
GUELPH – Parents and guardians can share concerns they have about human rights at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) during a series of parent/community engagement sessions.
Students learn about growing veggies, food security
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Gardening can boost mental, physical and emotional wellbeing. That’s one reason St. John Bosco Catholic High School students visit the Northfield Gardening Project to help grow food for Hope House’s Free Food Market.
CSN Hutten raises over $13,000 for Make-A-Wish with car show
FERGUS – A plethora of cars new and old were parked at CSN Hutten Collision Centre in Fergus on June 14 for a charity car show.
Centre Wellington Pride holds first community celebration at museum
CENTRE WELLINGTON – People gathered at the Wellington County Museum and Archives for the Centre Wellington Pride Community Celebration on June 14.
Township breaks ground on operations centre in Fergus
FERGUS – It was a historic day on June 16 as officials with Centre Wellington Township broke ground on a new operations centre.
Fergus, Marsville Lions Clubs raise over $11,000 for dog guides
FERGUS – Lions Clubs are known throughout Canada for providing guide dogs for those who are physically disabled.
One-year update from Wellington-Guelph Health and Housing Community Planning Table
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington-Guelph Health and Housing Planning Table has released a one-year update describing its work to transform the way health and housing services are planned and delivered in the County of Wellington and City Guelph.
Elora Community Theatre presents The Secret Garden
ELORA – Top secret – The Elora Community Theatre performed its rendition of The Secret Garden on June 14 at the Elora Centre for the Arts.
Humane Society raises $64,000 with walk-a-thon
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) has announced its third annual Happy Trails Walk-a-thon has raised $64,000.
Council receives verbal lashing during delegation
ERIN – Town council received what could be considered a verbal lashing on June 12 during a heated delegation from a local resident.
Eric Fillion Launches New Book
GUELPH – Dr. Eric Fillion, Director of the University of Guelph’s International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation (IICSI), will hold a launch event for his new book, Soundtrack to the Revolution: Free Jazz and Leftist Nationalism in Quebec 1967-1975.