WELLINGTON NORTH - Between April 23 and March 30, 121 individuals responded to questions seeking to understand what residents want from an outdoor pool that would replace the run-down Lion Roy Grant pool. A hybrid option, a combination of elements from two other designs, was most favoured.
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Harriston United Church aims to aid Ukranian refugees
HARRISTON – Harriston United Church has issued a challenge to the community and aiming to collect 1,000 pairs of new underwear by the end of June to aid Ukrainian refugees.
Local lacrosse team partners with Fergus Fire Fighters Association to help family
FERGUS – It'll be the first game back since 2019 for the Fergus Thistles Jr. C Lacrosse on May 13. That may be reason enough to attend the Fergus Sportsplex event, but isn’t the only attraction.
UGDSB officials project student enrolment to grow in next five years
GUELPH – Officials at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) are predicting student enrollment to increase in the next five years, according to the board's long-term accommodation plan (LTAP).
Fourplex proposal draws concern from residents, support from councillors
DRAYTON – Despite concerns from neighbouring residents about a proposed four-plex development on Main Street in Drayton, Mapleton council members were generally supportive of the project at a May 10 public meeting.
Joanne Young Evans takes mental health journey to the Yukon
YUKON – Joanne Young Evans took some of her own advice about building resiliency and headed to the Yukon for a few days. But this trip was more than just a holiday.
Council awards road rehabilitation contract
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Council here has awarded a contract for the rehabilitation of two roads for just over half a million dollars.
WCDSB rethinking learning strategies as board reviews de-streaming approach
GUELPH – Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) trustees are encouraging the board to rethink its approach to teaching as students undergo their second semester since the province introduced de-streaming.
Centre Wellington fire department rescues swan near Tooth of Time
ELORA – It’s not every day the Centre Wellington fire department is called to rescue a swan from the Grand River. In fact, May 10 was the first time.
Brief Service is reducing wait lists for youth at CMHA WW
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A new service at the Canadian Mental Health Association of Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) is designed to help meet the needs of the community by reducing wait times for youth.
Food-A-Palooza in Drayton on May 15 will benefit Rotary
DRAYTON – Hometown Hot Dogs & Sausages is hosting a Food-A-Palooza here on May 15. The season-opening event for the local business is being held in collaboration with the Township of Mapleton and the Drayton Rotary Club.
Lupus Ontario celebrates Lupus Awareness Month in May
ONTARIO – May is Lupus Awareness Month, with May 10 being both World Lupus Day (internationally) and Lupus Awareness Day in Ontario.
Registration for Summer Arts Explosion Camps now open
GUELPH - Guelph Dance is is welcoming back campers in-person to explore creative expression through a variety of arts at its annual Summer Arts Explosion Camps.
Elora Farmers’ Market returns to Bissell Park for the season
Farmers market – May 7 marked the first Saturday for the Elora Farmers’ Market in Bissell…
Bike Bell Event
ELORA – The Elora Cataract Trailway Association (ECTA) will be supplying and mounting free bicycle bells for local bikes during the Victoria Day weekend “to encourage cyclists to make pedestrians aware of their approach,” stated a release submitted to the Advertiser.