GUELPH – “Fund our schools, not policing in schools.” That was the resounding message from a group gathered in front of the Upper Grand District School Board office (UGSDB) on Oct. 2.
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County proposal to transfer rural growth from Erin to Puslinch unpopular with town residents
GUELPH – Wellington County’s plan to transfer 120 units of rural severances from Erin to Puslinch has upset some Erin residents.
Fergus para swimmer breaks provincial record at Canadian Swimming Championships
FERGUS - Fergus high school student and para swimmer Austin Nelissen broke a personal best and provincial record, securing a first-place finish in the 400-metre freestyle race at the Canadian Swimming Championships in Quebec in August.
Was an elusive wildcat seen prowling in Belwood?
BELWOOD - Recent social media posts claim there's a cougar on the prowl around Centre Wellington, but the Ministry of Natural Resources and a University of Guelph ecologist say that's likely not the case.
Speed changes coming to Erin/Eramosa Townline
BRUCEDALE – Council has directed staff to erect new signage along Erin/Eramosa Townline, reducing speeds to 60 km/h.
Melville Church Turning Up the Heat with fundraising concert
FERGUS – Melville United Church will be Turning Up the Heat with a fundraising concert and reception on Oct. 24 at 7pm.
Pepper spray discharged
GUELPH – Police are investigating after pepper spray was discharged outside a downtown bar early on Oct. 4.
Council approves list of veteran names for future street naming
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council has approved a list of veteran names for future street naming in the township.
Centre Wellington Fusion U12AA team take home championship rings
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Fusion U12AA team took home championship rings from the 400 Cup TNT Early-Bird Showdown tournament in New Tecumseth on Sept. 28.
Centre Wellington Fusion U10A team win 400 Cup TNT Early-Bird Showdown
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Fusion U10A team won the 400 Cup TNT Early-Bird Showdown tournament in New Tecumseth on Sept. 28. The team went undefeated in six games.
25 artists participate in Centre Wellington Studio Art Tour
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Fergus artist Lorraine McDonald was one of 25 artists in Fergus, Elora and Belwood to open their studios for the Centre Wellington Studio Art Tour, that wrapped up Oct. 5.
Ontario to invest $41 Million in agriculture research infrastructure
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.
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.