WELLINGTON COUNTY – Four local municipalities are among 144 from across Ontario receiving federal and provincial funding for water infrastructure projects.
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Alma teacher remembered for passion for teaching, lives he touched
ALMA – A local public school teacher involved in a fatal collision is being remembered by parents and longtime friends for the lives of those he touched and the impact he had on his students “just by being himself.”
Drayton’s Scott Cherrey recognized for working NHL lines 1,000 times
TORONTO – Often when an NHL linesman finds himself drawing the crowd’s attention at a game it’s the result of a call some in the stands find questionable.
First Wellington County Writers Festival draws wordsmiths, readers together
ABOYNE – The inaugural Wellington County Writers Festival launched here on April 23 was a hit with writers and readers alike. A total of 45 authors and book vendors were on hand for the event at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
Local youth draw attention to social issues at justice march
FERGUS – A group of young people took to the streets here on Sunday to draw attention to a number of social justice causes. The April 24 Youth for Justice march was organized by Centre Wellington District High School students Abby Graham, Kyla Perry and Avaline Booth.
Local hospitalizations, active COVID-19 cases up
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Recently updated data shows hospitalizations and known active cases of COVID-19 are up this week in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health region following a last week’s decrease.
Wellington North appoints interim CAOs
WELLINGTON NORTH – Township operations director Matt Aston and chief building official Darren Jones have been appointed joint, interim CAOs effective June 1, replacing outgoing CAO Mike Givens.
Elora Rocks claim Sleeman Cup in inaugural WOSHL season
ELORA – The Elora Rocks have won the championship in the inaugural season of the Western Ontario Super Hockey League. The newly revived team won the best-of-seven final series 4-2 against the Tillsonburg Thunder, wrapping up Game 6 on Saturday with a 3-2 win on the road.
Town of Erin hosted Shamrock Awards on April 20
Shamrock Awards – The Town of Erin hosted the Shamrock Awards ceremony on April 20 at Centre 2000…
CW holding open house on major projects
FERGUS – Centre Wellington senior staff and Mayor Kelly Linton will update major projects at an open house on April 28, from 6 to 8pm at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex.
Elora Plein Air Festival returns after two-year hiatus
ELORA – After a two-year absence due to the pandemic, the Elora Plein Air Festival for painters will be back May 19 through 22, drawing artists from all over.
Guild brings Norm Foster comedy to stage in Harriston
HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild (GWTG) is bringing a feel-good comedy from one of Canada’s most prolific playwrights to the stage this spring.
Organizers announce the event line up for 2022 2Rivers Festival
GUELPH – Wellington Water Watchers is proud to announce the event line up for the 2Rivers Festival 2022.
Donation supports Child and Youth Counselling Program at Palmerston Public School
Youth counselling funds – The Blessings to You Centre made a donation to assist the work of the…
PitchIt! Minto competition returns
HARRISTON - After taking a year, off the Town of Minto and LaunchIt Business Exploration Centre recently announced the return of the PitchIt! Minto Business Plan Competition, now in its 10th year.