ELORA – Brock McKenzie of Elora and Jackson Bull of Orangeville, middle, won first place in their age group at the Hyrox Toronto 2025 competition.
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Erin unveils second phase of transportation master plan
ERIN – The second phase of Erin’s Transportation Master Plan was unveiled to the public at the Erin Legion on Oct. 22.
Police beat: Officer assaulted: OPP
ARTHUR – An Arthur man has been charged with assaulting a police officer during an incident here last week.
Autism Dog Services’ silent auction begins Nov. 1
ONTARIO – Autism Dog Services (ADS) is holding its annual online auction Nov. 1 to 10 in benefit of the charity that provides service dogs to those with autism, and related disorders, throughout Southwestern Ontario.
Volunteer appreciation night closes Drayton anniversary celebration
DRAYTON – The Drayton 150 Celebration committee hosted a volunteer appreciation reception on Oct. 20 at the Drayton Festival Theatre.
Officer assaulted twice, woman arrested
GUELPH – A Guelph woman was arrested after a Guelph Police officer was assaulted twice last Saturday.
Guelph Tool Library brings better living seniors program to Elora
GUELPH – The “Living Better on Less for Seniors” program, run by the Guelph Tool Library, is now offered in Elora.
Post-Erin Fair cleanup is arranged
ERIN – Town of Erin environment and sustainability advisory committee co-chairs Jenn Edwards and…
New study pinpoints number of birds killed by cats each year
GUELPH – It’s no secret that birds are facing many threats in Canadian cities, but the leading cause of death may come as a surprise. It’s not avian flu or natural predators, but instead, outdoor cats.
Arthur Aces U9 team wins provincial gold
KENILWORTH – On Oct. 20 Wellington North council welcomed the Arthur Aces U9 #2 squad to its meeting to recognize the team for winning the U9 “F” gold medal at the 2025 Ontario Box Lacrosse Provincial Championships.
Salem students exploring local food connections
SALEM – Kindergarten students at Salem Public School will be taking trips in Elora to learn about food and connect with their local community.
Township open house covers transit, tourist tax and $2.8-million payment from OLG
FERGUS – For those who came out – and there were more than 100 – the township open house on Oct. 21 provided an opportunity to learn about current initiatives and to weigh in on future projects.
Teen charged after vehicle, business damaged in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – A local teenager has been charged with mischief after a vehicle and business were damaged in Mount Forest on the weekend.
Three Mount Forest residents charged in drug busts
MOUNT FOREST – OPP officers from Wellington County, Grey Bruce, Huron-Perth and Lambton executed search warrants on King, Queen and Foster streets in Mount Forest on Oct. 23 at 6am.
Guelph/Eramosa community guide on the chopping block?
BRUCEDALE – To scrap or not to scrap, that was the question driving debate at the Oct. 20 meeting of Guelph/Eramosa council, as councillors worked to decide the fate of the township community guide.