WELLINGTON COUNTY – This Michael Chong election sign, at the corner of Wellington Roads 26 and 22, had some work done to it, apparently by a graffiti artist who signs their name “Loser.”
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Belwood Lions Club helps send kids to Camp Bellaleo
FERGUS – This summer, thanks to the generosity of the Belwood Lions Club, three children will get to experience the magic of overnight camping at Camp Bellaleo on Belwood Lake.
Saugeen Stamp Club hosts collector’s show
CLIFFORD – The Saugeen Stamp Club is set to host its annual 25th collectors show on May 3 at the Clifford Community Hall from 10am to 3pm.
OPINION: Training tomorrow’s leaders to grow the future of farming and food
ONTARIO – Strong leadership is a key pillar of success for any organization, business or even government.
At the Library: Libraries recognize Emergency Preparedness Week
Natural hazards may be beyond our control, but there are ways to reduce the risk and the impact of whatever emergency we might face.
Centre Wellington to host volunteer fair May 6
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township is hosting a volunteer fair on May 6 from 6 to 8pm at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex.
Hillsburgh Garden Club’s Spring Sale
HILLSBURGH– Preparations are in full swing for the Hillsburgh Garden Club’s Spring Plant Sale, set to take place May 17 from 8:30am to 1pm at 9042 Wellington Rd. 22 in Hillsburgh.
Elliott Community Easter egg hunt a success
GUELPH – Hunter Mitchell caught a moment with the Easter bunny at the Elliott Community Easter egg hunt Guelph on April 18.
Measles cases climb to 30 in region
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health is reporting 30 positive and probable measles cases in the region as of April 22, up from 19 just five days earlier.
Candidates agree on many issues – except who you should vote for
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington and Halton Hills federations of agriculture joined forces on April 16 to host a virtual debate for the candidates running in Wellington-Halton Hills North.
Minto 81’s heading to national Allan Cup playoff tournament
MINTO – The Minto 81’s are heading to the national Allan Cup after winning the J.F. Paxton AA Championships again in the Ontario Elite Hockey League (OEHL) championships.
Annual installation of buoys, booms underway at GRCA dams
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grand River Conservation Authority has begun the installation of public safety devices, specifically warning booms and buoys, upstream of GRCA-owned dams to alert paddlers, anglers and boaters to stay away.
Mapleton opts not to regulate short-term rentals
MAPLETON – Airbnbs here won’t be municipally regulated anytime soon, despite a recommendation from a Mapleton planner to license, regulate and inspect short-term rental accommodations.
Council awards $1.3-million tender for 8th Line, Fife Road projects
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council has awarded a contract for the 8th Line East and Fife Road Rehabilitation projects to Capital Paving Inc at a cost of $1,313,274 excluding HST.
Mapleton forms municipal service corporation for water, wastewater upgrades
MAPLETON – Council here has endorsed the creation of a municipal service corporation (MSC) to increase the township’s flexibility in financing upcoming water and wastewater upgrades.