Harmonica master – It was two firsts and a last at the Fergus Grand Theatre on May 15 for Mike…
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Township to begin Pierpoint settlement research project
CENTRE WELLINGTON – While much is already known about Richard Pierpoint, who was designated a national historic person by Parks Canada in 2020, the township is interested in further developing its understanding of the Pierpoint Settlement and is commencing a research project to learn more.
Four charged with defrauding social services
GUELPH – Four Guelph residents face charges of defrauding a provincial social services agency of…
Canada Road Safety Week is May 17 to 23
The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA), in support of Canada Road Safety Week (May 17 to 23), encourages motorists and farm machinery operators alike to pay attention, drive defensively, and share the road this season.
Lightning strikes the stage at GLT
GUELPH – Can Lightning Strike Twice? an original play by one of Guelph Little Theatre’s own members (with permission of Canadian Playwright’s Guild) promises to keep audiences laughing in the aisles.
Better Together: Fergus Grand Theatre announces 2022-23 Presenting Series
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus Grand Theatre is buzzing with excitement as audiences return, eager to experience the collective thrill of live performances once again.
Watermain flushing program begins May 16
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township will be conducting annual watermain flushing between May 16 and June 3.
Agriculture at the forefront of Perth-Wellington candidates discussion
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Provincial election candidates for the Perth-Wellington riding discussed topics of importance to rural communities during a May 10 virtual meeting hosted by the Wellington Federation of Agriculture.
Mapleton township office closed to public due to staff COVID-19 cases
MAPLETON – The township administrative office has been closed to the public due to a high number of COVID-19 cases among municipal staff.
Puslinch Optimist Club to host All Candidates debate
PUSLINCH – The Optimist Club of Puslinch and the South Wellington Community Lions Club are partnering up this month to put on an All Candidates event for South Wellington.
Two Groves hospital surgeons receive Rural Specialst Merit Award
OTTAWA - Doctors Tina Williams and Khalid Enver, surgeons at Groves Memorial Community Hospital, are the recipients of the 2022 Rural Specialist Merit Award presented at the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada (SRPC) conference on April 22.
Lions Clubs hosts Walk for Dog Guides
ARISS – It’s almost time for the annual Lions Foundation of Canada’s PetValu Walk for Dog Guides.
All Aboard Palmerston gearing up for first Raleway Festival June 25
PALMERSTON – The All Aboard Palmerston committee is inviting everyone to join them for “Ales on the Rails” on June 25, at the first-ever Raleway Festival.
Housing and heritage the subject of local debate
ELORA – Premier Doug Ford came under fire at a debate in Elora hosted by the Wellington branch of Architectural Conservancy Ontario (ACO).
Home For Good campaign to raise $5 million for permanent supportive housing
GUELPH – United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin, in collaboration with The Guelph Community Foundation, have launched what organizers are calling “the next major step to solving homelessness in the community.”