BELWOOD – Not content with being the King of TOPS, Doug Lucas has reached another milestone. He has walked 20-million steps since January 2020 – a goal he never imagined he’d reach when he started his weight loss and physical fitness journey.
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Christmas Tour of Lights Charity Challenge planned in Minto
MINTO – The Harriston-Minto Agricultural Society is set to host its first ever Christmas Tour of Lights Charity Challenge.
Local CMHA launching fundraising campaign on ‘Giving Tuesday’
WELLINGTON COUNTY - A recent survey by CMHA Ontario showed that nearly half (48%) of Ontarians say their mental health has worsened and one in four have sought help for mental health challenges since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Minto council holds inaugural meeting at Norgan Theatre
PALMERSTON – Continued pandemic recovery, managing growth and community development will be priorities for the Town of Minto in the coming term of council.
Belwood post office customers redirected to Guelph, Fergus
BELWOOD – Canada Post has resumed regular mail delivery to residents in Belwood after a fire on Nov. 15 destroyed the building where the post office was housed. But those who were picking up their mail at the Belwood Post Office will be inconvenienced a little longer.
Police identify Wellington North crash victim
WELLINGTON NORTH – Police have now identified the man who died in a single-vehicle crash here on Monday morning.
Living wage rises to $19.95 per hour
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The living wage necessary to meet minimum living expenses has risen by 7.7 per cent from $18.10 per hour in 2021 to $19.95 per hour in 2022, according to the Guelph-Wellington Poverty Elimination Task Force (GWPETF).
Upper Grand trustees elect Ralf Mesenbrink as board chair
GUELPH – Newly-elected Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) trustees elected Ralf Mesenbrink as board chair at their inaugural meeting on Nov. 15.
Non-profit sector approaching ‘perfect storm’
GUELPH - Volunteerism is facing unprecedented change and challenge at the same time non-profits are looking at decreased revenue and increased demand for service.
Kudo receives award from MEA
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County engineer Don Kudo received a 2022 Municipal Engineers Award at the Municipal Engineers Association’s (MEA) 2022 conference on Nov. 17.
Penny Renken joins Wellington North council at inaugural ceremony
KENILWORTH – Newly elected Ward 1 councillor Penny Renken was officially welcomed by returning members of Wellington North council at the inaugural meeting on Nov. 21.
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations continue to drop in region
WELLINGTON COUNTY – COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have dropped significantly over the last two weeks in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region.
Who makes the best cocktail in Fergus? You decide
FERGUS – As a kick-off to the Fergus Sip and Shop starting on Nov. 24 through to Dec. 2, the Outpost Bottle Shop, in collaboration with the Fergus BIA, will be holding the inaugural Fergus cocktail competition.
Victoria Park Seniors Centre hosts Craft Shoppe
Busy hands – Once a week for about two hours, Lois McDougall of Elora gets to work on a quilt at…
Guild holding auditions for spring comedy
HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild (GWTG) has announced casting dates for its spring production of the comedy Two Witches, No Waiting.