KENILWORTH – Three unique works of art have been chosen to commemorate Wellington North Township’s 25th anniversary.
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Annual Focus on Nature Garden Party slated for Sept. 14
GUELPH – Young photographers are excited to show off their work at Focus on Nature’s eighth annual Garden Party,
Centre Wellington Shuffleboard club wraps up 15th season
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Shuffleboard club celebrated following the final game of its 15th season on Aug. 29.
Wastewater road work taking place in Hillsburgh
ERIN – Town officials have released a construction progress report regarding Trafalgar Road paving.
Harness the Hope night raises funds for breast cancer initiatives
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Attendees wore pink to the Grand River Raceway on Aug. 30 for Harness the Hope night, a fundraiser for organizations that support programs for young women facing cancer diagnoses.
LaunchIt Minto business centre to relocate next year
HARRISTON – A local community hub that has been connecting entrepreneurs for a decade is now relocating.
Donation to Mount Forest Patriots Jr. ‘C’ hockey team
MOUNT FOREST – Mount Forest Legion officials say Branch 134 is a proud sponsor of the Mount Forest Patriots Jr. ‘C’ hockey team.
Governments funding in food safety and industry growth
CAMBRIDGE – The governments of Canada and Ontario are funding up to $5 million, through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), to help the important small businesses in the agriculture and food industry enhance their food safety systems and stimulate growth.
Celebrate arts, culture with free activities in Minto
MINTO – The Town of Minto joins this year’s national celebration of arts and culture by hosting a large variety of free events and activities for Culture Days in Minto.
Centre Wellington to host New Resident Reception, Volunteer Fair
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township’s Community Connect program will host a New Resident Reception for the area’s growing population later this month.
Fergus Curling Club ready for 2024/25 season – and 190th anniversary
FERGUS - The Fergus Curling Club is celebrating its 190th anniversary this year, and welcoming new members.
Back to school!
WELLINGTON COUNTY – At all Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic district schools, it was back to school on Sept. 4.
Busy day for firefighters included calls for house fire, fall into gorge
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Centre Wellington Fire Rescue responded to a house fire and to a fall into the Elora Gorge on Tuesday.
New school year may trigger stress and anxiety in students, experts warn
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As students prepare to return to school next week, experts say it’s important to remember to keep their mental health “top of mind.”
Mpox strain spreading in central Africa not seen in Canada
GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) associate medical officer of health Dr. Matthew Tenenbaum advises everyone eligible get vaccinated against mpox, but said “we are not in a place where people need to be worried.”