FERGUS – A new Fergus Goodwill Donation Centre is now located at 680 St. David Street North. It is open Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturday 8am to 6pm and Sunday 9am to 5pm.
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COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations up in WDGPH region
WELLINGTON COUNTY – There are 118 confirmed active cases in the region as of June 29, up 26% from 94 one week ago and 34% from 88 two weeks ago. Prior to that, cases had been steadily declining since late April.
CMHA WW to carry on work of suicide awareness council
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) has confirmed the work of suicide awareness and prevention will continue despite the departure of the Suicide Awareness Council of Wellington-Dufferin.
Thirteen-year-old with rare cancer to hold fundraiser for cancer research
ELORA – Addison Hill has a whole team behind her – a medical team, a family and friends team, and a whole community support team. And Team Addy is preparing for a Family Fun Day on July 8 and 9 to support her and to raise money for research into sarcoma cancers at Toronto’s Sick Kids Hospital.
Group not giving up on saving Middlebrook bridge
ELORA – After unsuccessful pitches to Centre Wellington and Woolwich councils to save, rather than demolish the Middlebrook bridge, members of a local citizens’ group thought they’d have to wait until after this fall’s municipal election before making another attempt to save the bridge.
Scott Gerrie Memorial Tournament welcomed 32 teams to Fergus
Memorial tournament – After a two-year hiatus, teams from across Ontario returned to Fergus as…
Elora Mohawks Alumni host annual golf tournament
Annual tournament – On June 11 the Elora Mohawks Alumni held their 2nd annual golf tournament at…
Community helps look out for local turtle crossing
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – It’s that time of year again – turtles are out.
Hamilton man faces illegal cannabis charges
GUELPH – A Hamilton man faces several charges related to illegal cannabis following a routine…
Erin Farmers’ Market opens in Erin fairgrounds
Market season – The 2022 season of the Erin Farmers’ Market opened up last Thursday afternoon.…
Community picnic planned for Aug. 7 at museum
ABOYNE – A Community picnic will take place on Aug. 7 on the grounds of the Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA).
‘Here Comes the Bride’: new wedding fashion exhibit to launch at Wellington County Museum and Archives
ABOYNE - The Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) is launching a new exhibit: Here Comes the Bride – 150 Years of Wedding Fashions.
Wellington County Writers’ Festival concluded with events at Hillsburgh library
Writers’ Festival – The Wellington County Library celebrated the conclusion of the Wellington…
Drayton Festival Theatre presents Buying The Farm: a love letter to farming
DRAYTON – The return of summer theatre continues as country wit meets city bluster in the fast-paced romantic comedy Buying The Farm, coming soon to the Drayton Festival Theatre, on stage from June 29 to July 16.
Flower power: Erin Garden Club learns about flower arrangements
ERIN - The Erin Garden Club held its monthly meeting at the Erin Fire Hall on June 22, where the club’s president reported that the June 11 plant sale was very successful.