MISSISSAUGA – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is undertaking a conformity exercise of its watershed planning and regulation policies. Watershed stakeholders and residents can view the draft policy on CVC’s website and ask questions or provide comment until May 16 at cvc.ca/PlanningPolicy. “Watersh
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Waste Depot at Erin Roads Garage for May
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Mobile Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Depot is moving from the Riverstown Waste Facility to the Erin Roads Garage (9506 Wellington Rd 124) and will be there for May.
Lawn care doesn’t have to be hard. And a little care goes a long way
WELLLINGTON COUNTY – The leaves are barely on the trees; it’s too early to be planting veggies yet.
Emerging Insights exhibition opens at Wellington County Museum and Archives
ABOYNE – A large and appreciative crowd was on hand at the Wellington County Museum and Archives on the evening of May 1 for the opening reception of the Emerging Insights exhibition.
Women in Crisis hosting third annual vigil for Charlie Hesselink
GUELPH – Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis is holding a candlelight vigil to honour the life of Charlie Hesselink, who was killed by his father in an act of femicide in 2022. The community is invited to join the event on May 13 at 7pm at Franchetto Park, 24 Franchetto Blvd., in Guelph. Children can
Book enthusiasts flood the Elora Giant Book Sale
ELORA – The 35th annual Elora Festival Giant Book Sale welcomed hundreds of book lovers May 2 to 4 at the Elora Curling Club.
Construction resumes on Metcalfe Street
ELORA – Township crews paused work on Metcalfe Street in Elora for the federal election as the Elora Legion was a voting station.
Harriston Food Bank celebrates 35th anniversary
HARRISTON – On March 7, 1990, Bev May founded the Harriston Food Bank with a $100 donation.
Skoufis makes history with 12th consecutive gold at Canadian Open
GUELPH – Local martial artist and lifelong area resident, Nathan Skoufis, captured Gold at the Canadian Open Martial Arts Championships held this past weekend in Kitchener, Ontario—marking a record-breaking 12th consecutive year claiming the title.
Apraxia awareness month
GUELPH – The month of May is national apraxia awareness month, offering an opportunity to bring awareness to childhood apraxia of speech (CAS).
Sexual Violence Prevention Month event: civil law options for survivors
GUELPH – May is Sexual Violence Prevention Month in Canada and to mark the month, Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis and Jellinek Ellis Gluckstein Lawyers are presenting “Legal Options in the Healing Journey: An Information Session on Different Paths to Justice for Survivors of Sexual Violence.”
Arthur says goodbye to longtime community builder, business owner David Kozinets
ARTHUR – The man who worked tirelessly to put Arthur on the map and build a successful clothing store in the middle of the quiet farming community has died.
Public health lists exposure sites as measles cases continue to rise
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Recent exposure sites within Wellington County include two schools, two businesses and one community centre.
Hospital foundation celebrates completion of $8-million MRI campaign
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation has surpassed its $8-million MRI+ Campaign fundraising goal and plans to close the campaign at the end of June.
Sexual assault trial for Puslinch man continues with second victim
GUELPH – A second victim has testified in the trial for Brian Cox, who is accused of sexually assaulting two teenage girls in the 1980s.