CENTRE WELLINGTON – "The closure is expected to be in effect until after the algae bloom has dispersed," stated an Aug. 27 press release from the Grand River Conservation Authority.
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Centre Wellington boy wins national lacrosse championship with Team Ontario
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Drew Adams is now a national box lacrosse champion.
Strathallan Park will remain a park – bringing closure to residents who fought for it
FERGUS – Neighbours of Strathallan Park can breathe a little easier now that council rescinded its previous decision to declare the park surplus.
Eden Mills Writers’ Festival cancels AI workshop after backlash
EDEN MILLS – The Eden Mills Writers’ Festival has cancelled a workshop featuring an AI chat bot author after receiving a swath of backlash from the literary community.
Residents calling for action after phone, internet outage
WELLINGTON NORTH – Two residents are calling attention to a recent phone and internet outage they say was caused by a theft of copper from a telecommunications cable.
Brady Martin selected 5th overall, signs NHL contract with Predators
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Aug. 19, Martin signed a three-year entry level contract with the Nashville Predators, who drafted him 5th overall in June.
Annual car show draws tons of visitors to county museum
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives hosted its 49th annual classic car show on Aug. 24 from 1 to 4pm.
Aberfoyle Fall Fair is ready to rumble
ABERFOYLE – The Aberfoyle Fall Fair is getting ready to rumble.
Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora donates to Aboyne Rural Hospice
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora handed over a cheque for $100,000 to officials with the Aboyne Rural Hospice on June 18.
Saved from removal, Manitoba maple named Centre Wellington’s Tree of the Year
ELORA – A Manitoba maple at 22 York St. W. in Elora has been named Centre Wellington’s Tree of the Year for 2025.
Records set at Elora weightlifting competition
ELORA – Aug. 23 saw a day of weightlifting and world records broken in Elora at the RT Health Company, where the True North True Strength open championships were held.
Conestogo Dam rehabilitation project continues
MAPLETON – As part of its ongoing maintenance program, the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is continuing a comprehensive project to restore the concrete of the Conestogo Dam.
Lace up for a cause: annual Parkinson’s walk is slated for Sept. 6 at Fergus sportsplex
FERGUS – Neighbours, families, and teams across Wellington-Dufferin will gather at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex on Sept. 6 for the annual Walk for Parkinson’s.
Centre Wellington Singers welcome new director, new members
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Centre Wellington Singers (CWS) is on the lookout for people who love to sing to join the choir.
We Choose Local donates to Guelph Wish Fund for Children
GUELPH – Guelph online marketplace, We Choose Local, donated $1,000 to the Guelph Wish Fund for Children on July 31.