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FERGUS – With so many people unable to find affordable housing, Kathryn Stokes is a little puzzled as to why there isn’t more interest in purchasing one of the Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington homes under construction in Garafraxa Village in Fergus.

KENILWORTH – Wellington North has awarded the tender for a significant asphalt program to Associated Paving. 

TORONTO – Fergus resident Avery Holmes is part of the Orangeville Tigers U13B Latour rep hockey team that won the grand prize in the Ford Drills and Skills competition in recognition of its volunteer efforts this season.

CLIFFORD – Outdoor enthusiasts will be making their way to Clifford for the second annual Life Outdoors Show on April 5 and 6 from 10am to 4pm at the Clifford Arena.

FERGUS – What began as a cancer fundraiser in 2006, has since become a regular fundraising bonspiel for multiple charitable causes – hence the name Curl for a Cause. This year’s beneficiary is the Aboyne Rural Hospice facility.

PERTH-WELLINGTON – David Mackey was born in Port Perry and raised in Oshawa. 

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Volunteering can be a rewarding experience for many, especially when it involves helping others heal from tragic or harmful circumstances. 

ERIN – Council has passed new heritage designations for three properties in Hillsburgh despite objections from the property owners.

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – An intersection here was closed after a two-vehicle collision on Wednesday afternoon. Emergency crews were called to the scene, at the intersection of Highway 7 and Wellington Road 32 in Guelph/Eramosa, west of Guelph, on March 19 at about 1pm.

FERGUS – A Fergus real estate agent has been recognized for making the most donations to McMaster/Sick Kids hospitals in 2024 from among her Re/Max peers.

ERIN – Council has received updates on the ongoing construction of the town’s wastewater collection and treatment system.

ELORA – City and Colour, Fitz and the Tantrums, and Silversun Pickups will headline Riverfest Elora this summer. Officials announced the lineup for the 15th festival on March 19.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County is home to three of the top 100 festivals and events recognized in Ontario. 

GUELPH – A Puslinch man has pleaded not guilty to two counts of gross indecency and four counts of sexual assault in connection with multiple incidents between 1986 and 1991 involving two victims.

MINTO – Wounded Warriors Canada has announced a partnership with Mapleton Fire Rescue, Minto Fire and Wellington North Fire Service aimed at delivering mental health training and counselling services to firefighters and their families.