WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Fieldstone Barn grand opening and ribbon cutting was held on July 10 and local dignitaries who joined owners Melinda and Tim Croft included township councillors, Mayor Shawn Watters, county councillor Mary Lloyd and Senator Rob Black.
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Anti-fraud centre: beware ‘bank investigator’ scams
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) would like to warn Canadians about an increase in “bank investigator” scams.
Gorge Cinema brings dinosaurs to Elora
ELORA – The Gorge Cinema is screening Jurassic World Rebirth until July 17 but it appears the dinosaurs have escaped the movie theatre and are already in downtown Elora.
Bridge tournament raises over $3,000 for Alzheimer’s
GUELPH – A fundraising tournament hosted by the Guelph Bridge Club (GBC) raised over $3,000 to donate to the Waterloo Wellington Alzheimer Society (WWAS).
Wellington North accepting applications for community grants, donations
KENILWORTH – The Township of Wellington North is currently accepting applications for the 2026 intake of its Community Grants and Donations Program.
Dulce Heaven Cookies and Scoops to host one-year anniversary event
PALMERSTON – Local business Dulce Heaven Cookies and Scoops will be celebrating its one-year anniversary in town on July 19.
GBHS uses grant to expand exhibits, showcase history
GUELPH – Local MPP Mike Schreiner met with the Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) on July 11 to hear more about the $138,900 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) that was used to expand the Black Heritage Reclaimed Project.
Eramosa Eden seeks to gift 16-acre property to new steward
ROCKWOOD – After four decades of providing a space for reflection, healing, and community connection, Word and World Eramosa Centre for Reflection and Response, also known as known as Eramosa Eden – is offering its 16-acre riverside property to a registered Canadian charity
Team McKinnell surpasses goal at Tour De Guelph
GUELPH – Team McKinnell raised $7,500 at Tour De Guelph on June 22, surpassing their goal of $6,000.
Councillors concerned about minor variance
MINTO – Harriston resident Robert Harris returned to Minto council for a third time last week, seeking a second minor variance for his property, which generated concerns with town staff.
Man arrested for luring, sexually assaulting girl, 13
GUELPH – A Hamilton man has been arrested for luring and sexually assaulting a Guelph child.
Minor variance approved to relocate grain storage bins
HARRISTON – Town council has approved a minor variance application allowing Harriston resident Max Von Westerholt to expand and relocate four grain storage bins on his property.
Mapleton holds public meeting for proposed barn in natural area
MAPLETON – Council here is considering permitting the construction of a new livestock barn in a natural area.
Police beat: Traffic stops
MINTO – A driver and business face 11 charges and 10 warnings after being stopped during a proactive traffic enforcement initiative on July 8.
Culvert project closes road until October
MAPLETON – Drivers should be aware that VanDriel Excavating has begun culvert replacement work on Bridge B012100 on Wellington Road 12, between Wellington Road 7 and 12th Line, in the Township of Mapleton.