WELLINGTON COUNTY – The rehabilitation of Flax and Simmons bridges located on Wellington Road 11 in Mapleton, may cause two to three month road closures.
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UCHS unveils new adoption room
ERIN – The Upper Credit Humane Society hosted an open house on Sept. 6 to unveil a new adoption room, which offers prospective adopters a quieter space to get to know potential pets.
Blue-green algae spotted on Guelph Lake
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Blue-green algae has been spotted at a third Wellington County lake.
Project SEARCH welcomes new students
GUELPH – Following what officials call “an incredibly successful inaugural year,” a new cohort of students is set to join Guelph’s Project SEARCH program.
Tour de Elora launches Sept. 27; includes kids this year
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
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.