ERIN – Erin Pride 2024 is a family-focused event set for June 22 at McMillan Park from 11am to 8pm. “We can actually all stand up in that park and look around and see we are not alone," said organizer Laura Bannayan.
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Benefactor offers to build public washrooms in Elora
ELORA – Elora’s largely unknown power couple Kristy Hillis and Don Kogen are at it again, this time offering to build public washrooms in Elora.
Fergus to host international weightlifting competition this summer
FERGUS – Chris Frappier is inviting people to step outside their comfort zones and realize their own strength at the True North True Strength 2024 Open.
Celebrating 10 years of community connections at Rockwood Farmers’ Market
ROCKWOOD – When the Rockwood Farmers’ Market kicks off its 2024 season on June 12, it will be launching a season of celebration for a milestone anniversary.
Children’s Foundation seeks donations for ‘Kids to Camp’ campaign
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington is hoping to send as many kids to camp as possible this summer, but it’s looking for the public’s support to get them there.
Green Lanes starts bike repair programs thanks to donation from ‘Green Gryphons’
ELORA – Green Lanes, the cycling and active transportation advocacy group, has two initiatives going on thanks to a donation from the Green Gryphons student group at Elora Public School.
Dog found abandoned in Guelph Lake outhouse tank
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The Guelph Humane Society was called out to the Guelph Lake Conservation Area on May 26 to rescue a dog that was found covered in excrement in the tank of an outhouse washroom.
Fergus Lions 45th annual Home and Leisure Show on this week
FERGUS – The 45th annual Fergus Lions Home and Leisure Show opened on Tuesday evening (May 28) at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex. The event continued May 29 and 30 at the Fergus sportsplex from 5:30 to 9:30pm.
Erin council approves $2.9-million renovation of Erin Centre 2000
ERIN – Council here has approved a bid for $2.93 million for renovations at the Centre 2000 community centre. The project includes several upgrades to the community centre, including electrical and fire systems, roofing, HVAC systems, and an added generator.
Council gives three property owners a few more months to understand heritage designation before making final decision
ABERFOYLE – Puslinch council has deferred, for a second time, a decision to designate three heritage properties after the owners filed objections with the township.
Third annual Waddies Classic delivers big money, noise, fun in Elora
ELORA - The third annual Waddies Classic welcomed 84 teams from across North America to the Jefferson Elora Community Centre on May 25.
Centre Wellington council again says no to cannabis retail stores
ELORA – It took two rounds of recorded votes, but council passed a motion at its May 27 meeting to maintain the status quo when it comes to allowing cannabis retail stores in the township. Which is to say the township will not be opting in to the program.
Close to 1,000 workers on strike at Cargill’s beef processing plant in Guelph
GUELPH – Hundreds of workers at Cargill’s beef processing facility in Guelph started their day on the picket lines on May 27 as the union representing front-line workers at the plant took strike action.
Wellington OPP’s marine unit hits the water over busy Belwood Lions Pike Derby weekend
BELWOOD LAKE - OPP and Ministry of Natural Resources officers teamed up to hit the water over a busy weekend at the Belwood Lions Pike and Walley derby from May 25-26. Wellington OPP's marine unit patrols Conestogo, Guelph, Puslinch and Belwood lakes checking for compliance with boating safety laws.
Preparation underway for 27th annual Children’s Farm and Home Farm Safety Day
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Waterloo Rural Women Planning Committee toured Riverline Dairy Farm near Baden in preparation for the 27th annual Children’s Farm and Home Farm Safety Day at the farm on June 1.