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Friday, September 22, 2023 | Vol 56 Issue 38

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Darling Ingredients achieves safety milestone

Submitted May 10, 2023Business, Community News

ROTHSAY – Darling Ingredients is proud to announce the team at its facility here has achieved a significant milestone of six years and 14,496,838 kilometres without a motor vehicle accident. 

Township grants businesses $3,700 for building improvements

Community News Staff May 10, 2023Business, Community News

KENILWORTH – Main Street businesses The Imagination Space, a boutique store and play area, and The Tipsy Fox, a new pub, in downtown Mount Forest have been granted a total of $3,700 from Wellington North’s Community Improvement Program.

Polished Aesthetics in Harriston celebrates grand opening

Submitted May 10, 2023Business, Community News

Polished Aesthetics – A grand opening for Polished Aesthetics in Harriston was held on May 2, with local dignitaries and members of the business community on hand.

New store donates to Get in Touch for Hutch

Submitted May 10, 2023Business, Community News

Worthy cause – Mryna Hutchison accepts a $500 donation from Arthur Ace Hardware co-owner Barrie Eidt at the store’s grand opening celebration on April 29. Hutchison heads up Get In Touch For Hutch, a charity focused on ending stigma surrounding mental health issues. 

McDonald Chiropractic celebrates grand opening in Harriston

Submitted May 10, 2023Business, Community News

Chiropractic practice - A grand opening for McDonald Chiropractic (www.mcdchiro.ca) in Harriston was held on May 2, with local dignitaries and members of the business community on hand.

‘Trade Tracks’ event draws 1,500 youth to sportsplex

Chris Zimmerman May 8, 2023Business, News

FERGUS – The inaugural “Trade Tracks” trade show and symposium was hosted at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex on May 5 and 6 by the South Wellington Community Lions Club.

Province provides $1.5 million toward Trusscore expansion/upgrades

Patrick Raftis May 3, 2023Business, Community News, News

PALMERSTON – The provincial government will contribute $1.5 million toward a $10-million expansion and production enhancement project expected to create 68 new jobs at the Trusscore manufacturing facility here.

Bosman Homefront celebrates 25 years in business with open house

Patrick Raftis May 3, 2023Business, Community News

TEVIOTDALE – Bosman Homefront celebrated 25 years in business and the grand opening of a local manufacturing facility with an open house on April 29.

Ace Hardware opens it’s newest location

Submitted May 3, 2023Business, Community News

Board cutting – Instead of a ribbon, Ace Hardware has a tradition of sawing through a board to officially open its newest store locations.

Town of Minto launches 2023 PitchIt Business Plan Competition

Submitted April 26, 2023Business, Community News

MINTO – The Town of Minto and LaunchIt Business Exploration Centre have announced the return of the PitchIt! Minto Business Plan Competition.

Wightman celebrates 115 years

Submitted April 26, 2023Business, Community News

CLIFFORD –  Wightman has begun a celebration of 115 years in the telecommunications business.

Ms-Beauty set to open doors in new downtown Harriston location

Patrick Raftis April 26, 2023Business, Community News

HARRISTON – After nearly a dozen years in business locally, Ms-Beauty Med+Salon, Spa, Laser and Foot Care Clinic has opened in a spacious new downtown location here.

Construction complete at Stirling Marathon

Joanne Shuttleworth April 19, 2023Business, News

ELORA – Stirling Marathon has completed construction of the 50,000 square-foot addition it added to its manufacturing plant in Elora and expects to have it fully operational within the year. And when that happens, the family-owned business will be ready to hire.

Proposal for trucking hub in Puslinch meets opposition

Joanne Shuttleworth March 29, 2023Business, News

PUSLINCH – Wellington Motor Freight wants to build its new headquarters on property at the corner of Brock and Gilmour Roads and relocate from its current location on MacLean Road.

Main Street construction the focus of Erin Mayor’s Breakfast

Jordan Snobelen March 28, 2023Business, News

ERIN - Despite being called the “Mayor’s Breakfast,” the March 24 social gathering focused less on Mayor Michael Dehn and more on the challenges facing Erin’s Main Street business community.

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Mayor’s townhall dominated by growth, parking woes

ELORA – Growth and parking dominated discussion at the Mayor’s Town Hall on Sept. 20, held at the new MacDonald pavilion outside the Elora Centre for the Arts

Public health launches new respiratory illness dashboard

WELLINGTON COUNTY – With the arrival of cold and flu season, public health is changing the way it reports cases of respiratory illnesses. On Sept. 19, WDGPH launched a new portal that combines reporting on flu, RSV and COVID-19.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Better is possible: United Way launches annual fundraising campaign

GUELPH – “We can be better.” That’s the premise of this year’s United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin fundraising campaign. The goal is $2.6 million.  

See all Dufferin County area articles.

Public health launches new respiratory illness dashboard

WELLINGTON COUNTY – With the arrival of cold and flu season, public health is changing the way it reports cases of respiratory illnesses. On Sept. 19, WDGPH launched a new portal that combines reporting on flu, RSV and COVID-19.

Erin Rotary Club holds annual Feast of Hops fundraiser

ERIN — The Erin Rotary Club’s popular Feast of Hops fundraiser was held on Sept. 17 at the Erin Agricultural Society building.

See all Erin area articles.

Coming Home Festival coming Aug. 11-13

GRAND VALLEY — On Aug. 11 to 13, Amaranth will be hosting the Coming Home Festival, a three-day music and wellness retreat.

Grand Valley recognizes hero for saving neighbour’s life

GRAND VALLEY – Earlier this year, Alan Mackie faced flames to save a neighbour’s life. 

See all Grand Valley area articles.

Our Lady of Lourdes teacher receives National Leadership Award

GUELPH – Michael Moore, teacher and head of technological education at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School, was presented with the school's National Leadership Award on Sept. 20.

Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers to hold first Ride for Dementia event

WELLINGTON COUNTY — The Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers (CMC) 089 Guelph Chapter will be holding its inaugural Ride for Dementia on Sept. 23.

See all Guelph area articles.

Public health launches new respiratory illness dashboard

WELLINGTON COUNTY – With the arrival of cold and flu season, public health is changing the way it reports cases of respiratory illnesses. On Sept. 19, WDGPH launched a new portal that combines reporting on flu, RSV and COVID-19.

Township authorizes seal, receives request for Kurtz municipal drain improvement

BRUCEDALE – On Sept. 5, Guelph/Eramosa council authorized a simple, new seal for official documents and received a request for improvements to a municipal drain on private property.

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

Crawford Lake documents dawn of potential new epoch

MILTON – An international panel of geologists said Crawford Lake contains the best evidence on Earth to support the theory that a new geological chapter in the history of the world, the Anthropocene, is upon us.

See all Halton area articles.

Children’s Farm and Home Safety Day planned for Sept. 30 in Alma

ALMA – The Wellington County Farm and Home Safety Association is hosting a Children’s Farm and Home Safety Day on Sept. 30 at Husky Farm Equipment in Alma. 

Public health launches new respiratory illness dashboard

WELLINGTON COUNTY – With the arrival of cold and flu season, public health is changing the way it reports cases of respiratory illnesses. On Sept. 19, WDGPH launched a new portal that combines reporting on flu, RSV and COVID-19.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Public health launches new respiratory illness dashboard

WELLINGTON COUNTY – With the arrival of cold and flu season, public health is changing the way it reports cases of respiratory illnesses. On Sept. 19, WDGPH launched a new portal that combines reporting on flu, RSV and COVID-19.

Harriston woman makes 150th blood donation

HARRISTON – Linda Campbell, who recently made her 150th blood donation, is urging others to give the "gift of life" whenever they can. 

See all Minto area articles.

Bandmates pay tribute to late Stompin’ Tom Connors

ERIN — Stompin’ Tom Connors’ bandmates stopped by the Erin cemetery on Sept. 16 to pay their respects to Connors.

Public health urges caution to avoid risks due to poor air quality

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say the air quality in the region is "high risk" and area residents should take precautions – at least for the next few days.

See all Orangeville area articles.

Fall Fun Day at Minto Farmers Market on Sept. 23

PALMERSTON – The Minto Farmers’ Market is open all September long and inviting everyone to celebrate the beginning of autumn at its Fall Fun Day on Sept. 23.

Palmerston Terry Fox run set for Sept. 17

PALMERSTON – The 2023 Terry Fox Run/Walk/Bike in Palmerston will be held on Sept. 17.

See all Palmerston area articles.

Public health launches new respiratory illness dashboard

WELLINGTON COUNTY – With the arrival of cold and flu season, public health is changing the way it reports cases of respiratory illnesses. On Sept. 19, WDGPH launched a new portal that combines reporting on flu, RSV and COVID-19.

Kitchener man the subject of ‘sudden death’ investigation: OPP

PUSLINCH – Police have now identified the dead person found in a car here last week, but they are not providing any other details about the ongoing "sudden death" investigation.

See all Puslinch area articles.

Canada and Ontario bolstering honey bee health

TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are spending up to $1.375 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to help improve the resiliency and competitiveness of beekeeper operations in Ontario.  

Greenbelt land swap audit finds ‘preferential treatment’ given to developers

TORONTO - The provincial government’s hasty move to open thousands of acres of Greenbelt-designated land for housing development was “flawed” and “biased,” Ontario’s Auditor General told reporters on Aug. 9.

See all Toronto area articles.

Our Lady of Lourdes teacher receives National Leadership Award

GUELPH – Michael Moore, teacher and head of technological education at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School, was presented with the school's National Leadership Award on Sept. 20.

Public health launches new respiratory illness dashboard

WELLINGTON COUNTY – With the arrival of cold and flu season, public health is changing the way it reports cases of respiratory illnesses. On Sept. 19, WDGPH launched a new portal that combines reporting on flu, RSV and COVID-19.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Here4Hope names Lynn Brandwood winner of Power of One Award

WELLINGTON NORTH – The Neil Dunsmore Power of One Award recognizes Lynn Brandwood for her "significant contribution to promoting life and preventing suicide."

Public health launches new respiratory illness dashboard

WELLINGTON COUNTY – With the arrival of cold and flu season, public health is changing the way it reports cases of respiratory illnesses. On Sept. 19, WDGPH launched a new portal that combines reporting on flu, RSV and COVID-19.

See all Wellington North area articles.
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