ELORA – The provincial government has announced it will invest over $41 million over the next four years to build and revitalize Agricultural Research and Innovation Ontario (ARIO) infrastructure.
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MacAndrews Pumpkin Farm is stocked and open for business
MOUNT FOREST – MacAndrews Pumpkin Farm is stocked and open for business, boasting over 40 varieties of pumpkins, squash and other seasonal goodies.
Fergus Grand Theatre hosts Ontario OWOW Magic Festival
FERGUS – The Fergus Grand Theatre was home to the Ontario OWOW Magic Festival on Oct. 4 with two shows during the day - one geared to children and one more for adults.
County starts farm succession planning help for local farmers
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Just 276 Wellington County farms had written succession plans in 2021, according to an agriculture census that year.
Mimosa United Church hosting ‘Food for Thought’ dinner, lecture
BELWOOD – Returning for another year is the Mimosa United Church Food for Thought dinner and lectures to celebrate 100 years of union.
Gallery Concert Series to host five concerts this season
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Gallery Concert Series is looking to host five concerts this 2025-26 season.
Gordon Lightfoot tribute coming to River Run Centre
GUELPH – Fans of Gordon Lightfoot are in for a treat as the River Run centre hosts a tribute performance celebrating the Canadian icon.
Things getting haunted at Skyline Community Hub
FERGUS – Two Centre Wellington community organizations are teaming up for a spine-tingling good time.
Policy for supporting students with prevalent medical conditions released for public consultation
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is updating its policy for students with medical conditions including asthma, anaphylaxis, diabetes and epilepsy.
The Awakening takes over Elora Green Space
ELORA – The Awakening event brought hundreds to the Elora Green Space on Oct. 3, officially kicking off Sensational Elora’s Monster Month.
Hazardous waste depot in Rothsay for October
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Mobile Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Depot is moving from the Brucedale roads garage to the Rothsay waste facility, and will be there for the month of October.
First Hillsburgh Gravity Grand Prix a hit among community
HILLSBURGH – A group of local parents partnered with the Hillsburgh Community Committee to organize the inaugural Hillsburgh Gravity Grand Prix on Oct. 4.
Teen spit on police officer
GUELPH – A teenaged girl was arrested last week for spitting on a police officer during a disturbance.
School board trustee granted leave of absence
GUELPH – A leave of absence for up to six weeks has been approved for Upper Grand District School Board trustee Robin Ross, to give her time to recover from illness.
Belwood and District Lions Club collect “tolls” at the Belwood Bridge
BELWOOD – The Belwood and District Lions Club collected “tolls” at the Belwood Bridge (Wellington Road 26) on Sept. 20 to benefit Diabetes Canada.