ELORA – Tour de Elora is back for its fifth year -–stronger, better and with another great new addition, officials say. There will be a family friendly kick off on Sept. 27 from 11am to 2pm at the Elora Centre for the Arts. This year the event is expanding to include youth 12 and under and is con
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New Catholic school board student trustees sworn in
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Janessa Nunan and Mayghan Paul are the student trustees for the Wellington Catholic District School Board this year.
Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington celebrate CSGW Month
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Township of Centre Wellington helped Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW)celebrate CSGW Month in Elora on Sept. 16.
November roads and solid waste services meeting rescheduled
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County officials note the roads committee and the solid waste services committee previously scheduled for Nov. 11 has been changed to Nov. 17.
Terry Fox Run in Erin raises $13,000
ERIN – The Erin community gathered on Sept. 14 to participate in the 42nd Terry Fox Run raising at least $13,750.
Fergus Legion
FERGUS – Fergus Legion Branch 275 also has a few events planed for Legion Week:
Puslinch man facing second sexual assault charge
PUSLINCH – A Puslinch man charged with sexual assault this summer is now facing a second sexual assault charge related to an incident over 20 years ago.
Informal meetings with mayor coming
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Mayor Shawn Watters is providing two opportunities for residents to connect and talk about township priorities, projects and any other concerns.
Centre Wellington Shuffleboard Hall of Famers
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Centre Wellington Shuffleboard Club members Myrna Bilton, left, and Bernice and Norm Lindsay were recently inducted into the Canadian National Shuffleboard Association Hall of Fame at Blenheim, Ontario.
Erin branch to celebrate Legion Week
ERIN – The Erin Legion is hosting a breakfast to kick off Legion Week on Sept. 21.
Highland Old Guys rugby team battles hard in Burlington
FERGUS – The Highland Old Guys (HOGS) rugby squad made the trek to Burlington on Aug. 17 for a match against the Niagara Old Boys (NOBS), representing Fergus in their distinctive green and white jerseys.
All Nations Grand River Water Walk coming through Centre Wellington Sept. 22
CENTRE WELLINGTON – From Sept. 21 to 27, people from across the Grand River watershed will walk together to honour Nibi (water) and raise awareness of local water issues.
Township hosting Puslinch Community Showcase, 175th anniversary event
ABERFOYLE – The Township of Puslinch is hosting the second annual Puslinch Community Showcase and the township’s 175th anniversary, a special community celebration highlighted by the unveiling of the Killean School Bell Cairn.
Walk for Parkinson’s a success
FERGUS – Ten years ago Rob Eccelstone started an event that has raised around $250,000.
Belwood Lake Car Club held car Show Sept. 7
BELWOOD – The Belwood Lake Car Club hosted its annual car show on Sept. 7 at the Belwood baseball diamonds.