CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Elora Fergus Studio Tour began with an opening gala on Sept. 19 at the Elora Centre for the Arts.
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SIU seeks witnesses of arrest at Acton Fall Fair
ACTON – The first night of the Acton Fall Fair ended with a 54-year-old man being rushed to hospital after an interaction with police.
Catholic school board and U of G sign on to Project SEARCH
GUELPH – Eight students at the Wellington Catholic District School Board began their term as interns after signing on to Project SEARCH.
Woman spat on officer during arrest
GUELPH – A Guelph woman faces charges after she spat on a Guelph Police officer while being arrested.
Now’s your chance to pick a brick
FERGUS – Before the site is completely levelled, Groves Hospital Foundation is offering a chance to pick up a piece of history.
Guelph Lotto Max winner
GUELPH – Saying “yes” to Encore paid off for Bisrat Yemane of Guelph.
Town of Erin appoints director of community services
ERIN – The Town of Erin has appointed Jennifer McPetrie to the position of director of community services, effective Oct. 7.
Canada Public Health offers mpox virus travel advice
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Mpox is a viral infection that causes a painful rash.
Speedside Church returns to its popular sit-down dinners
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Speedside United Church is returning to pre-pandemic days as it offers its popular sit-down dinners once again.
Guelph seniors organize march and rally for climate action
GUELPH – Seniors in Guelph are using National Seniors Day and the International Day of Older Persons to call attention to what is described as “the worsening climate emergency” with a rally on Oct. 1.
Sportsplex campground transformed into fairytale world during Enchanta Forest
FERGUS – There were plenty of places for photos at Enchanta on Sept. 20, and many attendees sprouted wings and pointy ears to get into the spirit of the event.
Mapleton to fill vacant council seat through application process
MAPLETON – A vacant council seat in the Township of Mapleton will be filled through an application process.
Fergus, Elora women warn others after receiving extortion scam email
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Two local women who were recently targeted by online scammers are sharing their story in hopes that others will not fall victim to the scam.
Township has beginnings of a plan for termites
ELORA – Staff presented a report to council on Sept. 16, explaining they have reached out to two termite control providers licensed to use Sentricon, a relatively new product only recently authorized for use in Canada.
Erin launches feedback website, will host open house after logo backlash
ERIN – Residents here will be getting an opportunity to voice their opinions in person and online regarding Erin’s new logo.