WELLINGTON NORTH – The Guelph to Owen Sound inter-community transit bus (GOST) will continue running through Wellington North for the next two years after a new agreement was recently inked.
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Roads in Puslinch are not made for walking: report
PUSLINCH – Roads in Puslinch are rural roads designed for vehicular traffic and not pedestrians or cyclists.
Mapleton appoints Bigrigg interim fire chief
MAPLETON – Brad Bigrigg has been named interim fire chief for Mapleton Fire Rescue.
Committee supportive of proposed fundraising strategy for new Mount Forest pool
MOUNT FOREST – Members of the Mount Forest Aquatics Advisory Committee agree a township fundraising strategy for a new outdoor pool at the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex is the way to go.
Lighthouse Festival to ‘foster community engagement’ in north Wellington
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Hope Committee wants north Wellington residents to nourish, move, create and discover in the name of physical and mental wellness at the first-ever Lighthouse Festival Sept. 8 to 10.
Council endorses initiatives for federal housing fund application
MAPLETON – Council here has endorsed a set of action plan initiatives designed to facilitate an application for federal housing funding.
Palmerston ball players return home from nationals with gold
PALMERSTON – Local softball players Josh Metzger, an outfielder, and Zach Dobson, third baseman, are national champions, playing big roles in leading the Tara Longhorns to gold in the U15 Boys’ Canadian Fast Pitch Championship.
Statistics Canada launches tool to compare quality of life in Canadian municipalities
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Compared to Guelph and Toronto, Wellington County has a high quality of life in terms of housing and poverty, but less people here have post-secondary education, according to data from Statistics Canada.
Charity zipline event a fundraiser for youth group’s Panama trip
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Sept. 18, One Axe Pursuits in Elora will host a charity zipline event benefitting the Grace Christian Fellowship Youth Group’s Panama leadership development trip next March.
All-Ontario softball champs reunite for 60th anniversary celebration
HARRISTON – Members of a Midget softball team that captured an All-Ontario championship in 1963 gathered here on Aug. 12 to share memories of the achievement.
Erin treasurer provides first look at town’s Q1 financial results
ERIN – In the first three months of this year, the town spent 26 per cent of its operating budget, and 32% of its capital budget.
Station Earth raises $19,500 for oncology unit at Groves
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Station Earth, located in Fergus, held its annual Hot Laps event on June 27 and raised $19,500 for the oncology department at Groves Memorial Community Hospital (GMCH).
Donkey Sanctuary holding PACE for the Donkeys Sept. 24
PUSLINCH – Lace up your running shoes and join an exciting and meaningful event – the PACE for the Donkeys 5K Trail Run 2023.
Hillside Festival welcomes Kate Johnston as executive director
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – After 14 years, Marie Zimmerman departs the role of executive director of Hillside Festival this fall.
Blue Bonnet Lassies compete at Fergus Scottish festival
CENTRE WELLINGTON — After a busy week of dancing around town, 14 Blue Bonnet Lassies School of Highland Dance students attended the Fergus Scottish Festival on Aug. 12 and 13.