CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township received $2,969,050 from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) in the 2023-24 fiscal year.
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Rare joins 87 Canadian land trust calling for federal funding for land conservation
CAMBRIDGE – The Rare Charitable Research Reserve has joined 87 regional and local land trusts in calling on the Prime Minister and parliament to extend funding for the Land Trusts Conservation Fund on Oct.16.
Hundreds enjoyed the Halloween Haunt Street Walk
FERGUS – Hundreds of families enjoyed the Halloween Haunt Street Walk in downtown Fergus on Oct. 26 as businesses dished out candy and children sported their costumes.
Local municipalities receive provincial infrastructure funds
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county and its member municipalities are collectively getting more than $10 million from the province to fund things like roads, bridges and water and wastewater infrastructure.
New development construction set to begin in Erin Oct. 28
ERIN – The intersection improvement work and traffic signals at Wellington Road 124 at Tenth Line/MacLachlan Road into the new development in the town of Erin are set to begin construction Oct. 28 through Nov. 8.
Friends of Guelph Public Library fundraiser book sale a success
GUELPH – The Friends of the Guelph Public Library extends heartfelt gratitude to all who made their 16th annual book sale fundraiser an overwhelming success.
Celtic rock band to perform at Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – Ecclestone Financial group and Red Plaid Productions have joined forces to present Celtic Rock band, Mudmen, for a Celtic rock concert Nov. 9 at The Grand theatre in Fergus.
Spooky Stables Halloween event a success at Grand River Raceway
ELORA – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington held its Halloween event, Spooky Stables, on Oct. 26 at the Grand River Raceway in Elora.
Buy a ‘NovemBurger’ to support food security programs through local United Way
GUELPH – November just might be the best time to go out for burgers.
Police beat: Thieves steal $2,400 worth of baby formula
FERGUS – At 12pm on Oct. 6, three suspects stole $2,453 worth of baby formula from a business on Tower Street South.
Guelph Book Bash Festival is back
GUELPH – The Guelph Book Bash Festival hosting a free, family-friendly event at the Guelph Farmers Market for their 10th anniversary on Nov. 3 from 1-4pm.
Improv workshop with Lisa McNeil set for Nov. 23 in Elora
ELORA – Elora Community Theatre (ECT) is excited to reschedule the improv workshop with Lisa McNeil.
Autism Dog Services Online Charity Auction Fundraiser
SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO – Autism Dog Services (ADS) is hosting their ninth annual online charity auction Nov. 1 to 10.
Here4Hope event focus is reducing anxiety, stress with ‘mindfulness’
ELORA – People struggling with sleep issues, anxiety or stress might want to check out this year’s Here4Hope event at the GrandWay Events Centre on Nov. 7.
Trail ride raises funds for Hospice Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Lynn Smillie, on the light grey horse, led a group of participants through fields and trails during the Hooves for Hospice fundraiser on her property on the 4th Line in Centre Wellington on Oct. 26.