GUELPH-ERAMOSA – On the evening of Aug. 4, 2020, a passerby found the body of Mohamed Amin Ismail, 25, of Ottawa, on Watson Road just south of Wellington Road 124, east of Guelph.
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Erin officials mum on apparent firing of fire chief Jim Sawkins
ERIN – It appears some town officials are ignoring media inquiries about the recent departure of Erin Fire Chief Jim Sawkins.
Louise Marshall Hospital not impacted by Durham emergency room reduction
KENILWORTH – Shorter operating hours at the hospital in Durham have not necessarily had an adverse impact on Mount Forest’s hospital.
Riverhawks U17 team qualifies for Ontario Summer Games
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington U17 Riverhawks boys box lacrosse team will be heading to London for the Ontario Summer Games, competing against the province’s top teams.
Teens create small business to encourage self care to fellow teens
EAST GARAFRAXA – “Self care comes first.”
Erin residents voice frustration with Cedar Valley landscaping company
ERIN – The Erin council chamber was recently filled with residents voicing concerns about a landscaping company’s request for a zoning bylaw amendment.
Police beat: Construction site theft
PUSLINCH – Police are looking for help to find the person(s) responsible for stealing $100,000 worth of tools and equipment from a local construction site.
Royal Reach raises $90,000 for child and youth mental health supports
GUELPH – More than $90,000 was raised to support the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) at the sold-out Royal Reach event on June 1.
Rockwood celebrates ‘Christmas in July’ at Bearded Barista
ROCKWOOD – Jarod Dalley-Haase is the owner of the Bearded Barista, where the idea for Rockwood’s first Christmas in July originated.
Nominate your favourite Tree of the Year
ELORA - Tree Trust is excited to announce the 2024 Tree of the Year contest.
Instant Lucky lottery winner
ERIN – Erin resident Kenneth Keki recently won $100,000 with the OLG’s Instant Lucky lottery game.
Australian comedian Joe Avati to perform at River Run this fall
GUELPH – Award-winning comedian Joe Avati is coming to Guelph, and there’s still time to get tickets.
Guelph author published in hit book series, Chicken Soup for the Soul
GUELPH – Joanne Guidoccio has launched a second career for herself as a writer.
EWFHT offers free workshops in August
ERIN – The East Wellington Family Health Team will offer the following free online workshops this month:
Eden Mills Writers Festival announces line-up
EDEN MILLS – Canadian authors and readers of all ages will reunite for the 36th annual Eden Mills Writers’ Festival (EMWF) on Sept. 8 in the riverside village of Eden Mills.