ELORA – Several teams from around the county competed at the 10th Annual Paul Johnson Memorial Olympics on April 5.
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Three minor variances approved in Wellington North
KENILWORTH – Three minor variances were approved in Wellington North during a public meeting in which no members of the public voiced questions, comments or concerns.
OFA OPINION: Understanding the value of local food and farming
ONTARIO – Ontario food and farming is a very diverse sector.
Mount Forest Green Team to host Earth Day clean-up event
MOUNT FOREST – Five years ago Rhoda Seibert created the Mount Forest Green Team. And now the team is thriving, with over 30 members and a passion for the environment.
Community Christian School to host bazaar, auction at PMD Arena
DRAYTON – The Community Christian School here is preparing for Bazaar Day – a fundraiser for the school that takes place every 18 months.
New housing complex almost complete
FERGUS – The housing complex under construction behind the New to You store on St. David Street North (Highway 6) in Fergus is nearing completion.
Escape: Transcending Bounds exhibition opens at the Elora Centre for the Arts
ELORA– The Escape: Transcending Bounds exhibition opened at the Elora Centre for the Arts on April 5 and runs until May 11, featuring the work of the Octarine Women’s Artists’ Collective.
Guelph brothers arrested in child porn investigation
GUELPH – Two brothers were arrested recently as part of an ongoing child pornography investigation.
Harriston Legion’s Catch the Ace committee presents $13,000 cheque to winner
MINTO – On March 21 the Harriston Legion’s Catch the Ace committee presented Dawn Heyden centre, with a cheque for $13,170.
OPINION: It’s never too early or too late to start planning
ONTARIO – A significant portion of Canada’s economy is powered by small and medium sized businesses.
Centre Wellington U13B team wins Tri-County Championship game
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington U13B team won its Tri-County Championship game on April 6 in Milton, beating their hosts 3-2.
GHS encourages a fresh look at geese this spring
GUELPH – With the arrival of spring, Canada geese are returning to nest in familiar spots across Guelph and Wellington County — from grassy boulevards and park edges to unexpected places like parking lots and building entrances.
Food banks Canada shares open letter addressing all political parties
GUELPH – Food Banks Canada and each of its 11 provincial and territorial associations have released an open letter to all political parties calling for candidates to commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada by 50 per cent by 2030.
Town of Erin appoints two new risk management inspectors
ERIN – The town of Erin has appointed two new full-time risk management inspectors.
Erin council votes to retain 3% water service rate increase
ERIN – Council voted in favour of a three per cent water rate increase for quarters two, three and four (March 1 to Dec. 31).