ERIN - A black bear was caught on camera checking out bird feeders and perusing the area of Pine Ridge Road in Erin on July 16.
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Crossing guards coming to four intersections in September
CENTRE WELLINGTON – There will be improvements to four intersections in the township including hiring crossing guards. Council approved the recommendation at its July 14 meeting.
Oil spill confirmed in Grand River in Fergus
FERGUS – An oil spill was discovered last week on the Grand River near the area of St. Andrew Street East and Gartshore Street.
Alcohol sales suspended at Goofie Newfie following sexual assault case
FERGUS – The taps have stopped flowing at the Goofie Newfie in downtown Fergus following an order from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.
Wellington North, Minto to receive Connecting Link funding from province
PERTH-WELLINGTON – Minto and Wellington North will receive a share of $4.7 million in Connecting Links infrastructure funding announced on July 8 by Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae.
Minto council approves new Harriston mural
MINTO – A Harriston mural is set for an upgrade after Minto council approved artist and mural agreements on July 8.
West Nile virus found in dead bird in Guelph
GUELPH – While there are currently no confirmed human cases in the region, public health officials are urging residents to take precautions to avoid mosquitoes after a dead bird in Guelph tested positive for West Nile virus.
Fergus musician nominated for international award
FERGUS – A song that Fergus musician Mela Bee wrote in her pajamas at two in the morning has her off to Hollywood for an international awards show.
Erin library curbside pick-up slated for August
ERIN – As the new $12.8-million Erin library branch prepares for a fall opening, the old location is slated to close on Aug. 1, due to inventory removal.
New Centre Wellington operations centre in Fergus will go solar
FERGUS – The new operations centre to be constructed in Fergus will add solar panels to the list of environmental and sustainable features it will boast.
Elora Festival welcomes Jeremy Dutcher to Gambrel Barn
ELORA – The Elora Festival is underway, with more than 20 concert experiences taking place between July 11 and 27. On July 12, the Elora Festival’s concert hall, Gambrel Barn, was full for a performance by Jeremy Dutcher.
Fairy and Iron Renaissance Faire brings whimsy and fun to Guelph/Eramosa
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The Fairy and Iron Renaissance Faire began at Cox Creek Cellars in Guelph/Eramosa on July 12 and 13.
Clifford Carnival Celebration a hit with community
CLIFFORD – The annual Clifford Connects Carnival Celebration, held July 12, was an unprecedented success, drawing the largest crowd in the event’s history and filling downtown Clifford with vibrant community spirit, organizers state.
Infrastructure work on Elora Cataract Trail connects Hillsburgh to water resource recovery facility
ERIN – Construction is set to begin later this month on a section of the Elora Cataract Trail that will establish a connection between Hillsburgh and Erin’s new Water Resource Recovery Facility.
Minto Farmer’s Market holds Library Day
PALMERSTON – Officials say the Minto Farmers’ Market Library Day was a hit on July 5. Guests were invited to join the Palmerston Library at the Palmerston Heritage Railway Museum for stories and crafts.