GUELPH – “We can be better.” That’s the premise of this year’s United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin fundraising campaign. The goal is $2.6 million.
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Hospital COVID-19 outbreak declared over
PALMERSTON – A COVID-19 outbreak at Palmerston and District Hospital is now over. The outbreak was originally declared on Sept. 7, after two inpatients and five staff at the hospital have tested positive for the virus.
Kitchener man the subject of ‘sudden death’ investigation: OPP
PUSLINCH – Police have now identified the dead person found in a car here last week, but they are not providing any other details about the ongoing "sudden death" investigation.
Celebrating unity, sacrifice: Legion Week honours Canada’s veterans
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Beginning Sept. 17, Legion Week will get underway across Ontario and the country.
Township authorizes seal, receives request for Kurtz municipal drain improvement
BRUCEDALE – On Sept. 5, Guelph/Eramosa council authorized a simple, new seal for official documents and received a request for improvements to a municipal drain on private property.
Community garden enjoys fruits (and vegetables) of labour at harvest celebration
FERGUS – The new community garden beside the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex celebrated the end of its first season on Sunday – cause for celebration, reflection, and quite a bit of food.
Young Mapleton woman starts dairy farm on PEI
MAPLETON – Many students just started school, while others recently ventured into their first job.
Poppy campaign begins Oct. 27
WELLINGTON COUNTY - One of the Legion’s top priorities each fall is the Poppy Campaign, which begins in late October and runs through to November 11, Remembrance Day.
Rehearsals commence for 12 Days ‘Till Christmas
HARRISTON - Rehearsals for the Grey Wellington Theatre Guild’s fall musical production 12 Days ‘Till Christmas got underway on Sept. 5.
Premier Ford’s approval at five-year low during Greenbelt swap controversy
VANCOUVER – As Ontario’s government prepares to further review the Greenbelt, including the lands at the centre of the ongoing controversy, Premier Doug Ford’s personal approval continues to sink.
Kween recognized as one of Canada’s 100 Top Black Women to Watch
GUELPH – Kween is in the spotlight again – this time receiving national recognition for her impactful leadership and devotion to community.
Larry Mercey Trio to perform at fundraising concert in Harriston
HARRISTON – The Larry Mercey Trio and Leo Stock will perform at a fundraising concert in support of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank hosted by the Harriston Foodgrains Growing Project.
Family to host 10th annual Suicide Prevention Day fundraiser with CMHA
CAMBRIDGE – The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) recognized World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) on Sept. 10 this year with a theme of “creating hope through action”.
Guelph Eramosa Township cuts ribbon on century-old road grader
GUELPH/ERAMOSA — Guelph/Eramosa Township recently cut the ribbon on a century-old road grader on Marden Road.
