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.
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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.
Provincial test your smoke alarm day slated for Sept. 28
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Test Your Smoke Alarm Day is a province-wide initiative observed every year on Sept. 28, to remind residents to test their smoke alarms and save lives.
Council updates town record classification, retention schedule
ERIN – It’s out with the old and in with the new, as the Town of Erin discards its old record retention schedule in favour of a new and more structured system
Brian Cox acquitted of all charges after trial evidence leaves doubt
GUELPH – Brian Cox has been found not guilty on all charges against him in a sexual assault trial.