FERGUS – St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School reached two milestones on Oct. 7: it celebrated its 30th anniversary and cut the ribbon on a new addition.
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Artist proves it’s never too late to learn something new
GUELPH – As the COVID-19 pandemic swept the globe and people were confined to a life of isolation, one artist used her time alone to add a little colour back into the world.
Hospice Wellington celebrates 45 years with $45,000 fundraiser
GUELPH – Hospice Wellington has set its sights on a fundraising goal of $45,000 to celebrate its 45th anniversary.
Puslinch residents to vote by mail in 2026 election
ABERFOYLE – Voters in Puslinch Township will receive their ballots by mail rather than vote at a polling station for the municipal election next fall.
GRCA’s annual removal of booms and buoys underway
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Grand River Conservation Authority crews are completing the annual fall removal of safety booms and buoys over the coming days.
Small businesses frustrated by postal strikes turn to private carriers
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Small business owners across Wellington County say the damage is done despite the Canadian Union of Postal Workers announcing a partial return to work starting Oct. 11 following a walkout lasting over two weeks.
Caressant Care celebrates 50th anniversary
FERGUS – Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Homes Limited’s Fergus location is helping celebrate 50 years of service in Ontario communities.
Local high school students perform on stage with Alice Cooper
GUELPH – Members of the Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute’s Chamber Choir travelled to Toronto last week and performed to a crowd of thousands, alongside shock rock legend Alice Cooper.
Elora residents speak out against tourism, parking, lack of housing at town hall
ELORA – Centre Wellington Mayor Shawn Watters held a town hall meeting in Elora on Oct. 6 so residents could voice their concerns and boy, did he get an earful.
Darcie Jemmett, Paul Shepperd receive Power of One Award
WELLINGTON COUNTY — Here4Hope has announced Darcie (Shepperd) Jemmett and Paul Shepperd are the 2025 recipients of the Neil Dunsmore Power of One Award.
Advocates push back against Bill 33, policing in schools
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.
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.