ABERFOLYE – Road safety turned out to be a recurring theme at the Aug. 27 Puslinch council meeting, as unrelated road items came up on the agenda.
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Legions want painted crosswalks honouring veterans
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus and Elora Legions would like the township to consider painting two crosswalks to honour veterans.
Saving monarch butterflies requires cooperation between Canada, U.S. and Mexico: researchers
GUELPH – Conservation efforts to protect the eastern North American monarch butterfly for future generations will require a coordinated effort between Canada, the United States and Mexico
Credit Valley Conservation named one of Canada’s greenest employers
MISSISSAUGA – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) has been named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for the sixth consecutive year.
ROI welcomes Peggy Brekveld
GUELPH – The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) announced Peggy Brekveld will be joining the ROI team as the new leadership programs manager on Aug. 29. Peggy will begin her new role in October.
Skyjack helps Habitat for Humanity approach finish line
FERGUS – Linamar Corporation’s Skyjack division has teamed up with Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington on its new affordable housing construction project in Fergus.
New picture book, T is for Terry celebrates Fox’s enduring legacy
TORONTO – Launched as part of the year-long celebration marking the 45th anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope, a new book brings his extraordinary dream to life for young readers, one letter at a time.
Fergus Fall Fair will be jammin’ Sept. 12 to 14
FERGUS – The theme of this year’s Fergus Fall Fair is “Jammin’ at the Fair” and it’s true in every sense of the phrase, said Tayler Black, past president of the Fergus Agricultural Society, which has organized the fair for some 188 years.
Shelldale Family Gateway golf tournament on Sept. 17
GUELPH – Shelldale Family Gateway is set to tee off on its third annual golf tournament on Sept. 17 at the Ariss Valley Golf and Country Club.
Fergus Highland Rugby’s co-ed Masters team up with minis program in support of the Centre Wellington Food Bank
FERGUS – For the second year in a row, Fergus Highland Rugby’s co-ed Masters (HOGS) teamed up with the minis program to raise funds and gather food donations in support of the Centre Wellington Food Bank.
Leadership transition at Credit Valley Conservation
MISSISSAUGA – The Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) has announced that, effective immediately, Quentin Hanchard is no longer serving as Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).
Community Resource Centre looking for sponsors to help kids get winter clothing
WELLINGTON COUNTY – For the second year, the Community Resource Centre of North and Centre Wellington has launched its Wishes for Winter campaign as part of its annual Winter Wear program.
It was fun and games – and food and music – at Family Fun Day in Bissell Park
ELORA - This was the fourth annual Family FunDay hosted by the Centre Wellington Black Committee and its gaining traction – and audience – in the community.
U of G seeks public input on garden to replace already demolished conservatory
GUELPH – After removing the DM Rutherford Family Conservatory at the University of Guelph, officials are now seeking public input as they prepare to construct a new garden in its place next year.
Alzheimer society rallies community to end stigma
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As the world observes World Alzheimer’s Day on Sept. 21, the Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington (ASWW) invites the community to unite in raising awareness of dementia and confronting the stigma that so often accompanies it.