ARTHUR – He was a hard working and loving father with a big laugh and zest for life, his mother says.
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Residents of Pine Meadows reach milestone: $500,000 gift to Groves Hospital Foundation
BELWOOD – In 2002, the small community of Pine Meadows just outside of Belwood made a pledge of $250,000 to support the former Groves Hospital.
Fergus barber places third in Canadian National Barber Expo
FERGUS – It was a close shave for Mahfoz Adeeb, who placed third in the Canadian National Barber Expo held in Toronto on June 23. He lost second place standing by a hair – four hairs to be exact.
Arthur Public School primary playground opens with ribbon cutting
ARTHUR – The grand opening of the Arthur Public School (APS) primary playground was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 18.
SIU investigating after death of man held in custody in Rockwood
ROCKWOOD – The Special Investigations Unit has been called to investigate the death of a man who was held in custody at the Rockwood OPP station.
Natural gas recycling truck destroyed by fire
MOUNT FOREST – A natural gas recycling truck went up in flames in front of a home on Mount Forest's Main Street North on July 10.
Unpaid taxes on the rise as Guelph/Eramosa reviews audited financial statements
BRUCEDALE – Unpaid property taxes are on the rise in Guelph/Eramosa, but it was not flagged as concerning by accountants who presented the township’s 2023 audited financial statement to council on May 21.
Kat Florence offering beautification grants to downtown Elora businesses for Christmas lights
ELORA – Christmas could be brilliant in Elora this year if downtown businesses decide to take advantage of a beatification grant offered by Kat Florence.
GROW Community Garden: a community effort at its heart
MARDEN – There is an unusual community garden located on the grounds of Grace Community Church in Marden.
Strike over, Cargill workers back at work
GUELPH – After 41 days on the picket line, strikers at Cargill’s Dunlop Drive meat processing facility in Guelph ratified a new collective agreement on July 6.
Award emphasizes ‘Power of One’ to prevent suicide
WELLINGTON COUNTY – If there are people in the county making extraordinary efforts to promote mental health and prevent suicide, Cecilia Marie Roberts wants to hear about them.
Mount Forest Fireworks Festival returns, four-day event
MOUNT FOREST – People from all around the province are attending this festival, will you?
Generous donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington
SALEM – For the seventh year, the Garagemahal event in Salem has raised awareness and support for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington.
KIPP heats up with annual pizza bake at Bissell Park
ELORA - KIPP (Kitchen in the Park Project) Elora held its annual pizza bake on July 6.
Hoffman named permanent executive director of Grove hubs
GUELPH – The Grove executive director recruitment team is thrilled to announce that Jeff Hoffman has been appointed as the new permanent executive director of The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario in Guelph Wellington.