HARRISTON – An independent movie filmed primarily in locations in and around this community is set for digital release later this month. Godforsaken was filmed at Harriston and area locations in 2019.
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Local businesses donate to create snack boxes for local hospital staff
WELLINGTON COUNTY – PrintFactor Media and Copernicus Educational Products each donated money to Groves Memorial Community Hospital to show their support for staff in this ongoing, long-going pandemic and that was converted into the snack boxes.
Grand Watershed Trails Network offers ‘one-stop place’ with new website launch
WATERLOO – The Grand Watershed Trails Network is hoping its newly launched website will help create more connectivity through outdoor experiences.
Township searching for finance director as McNabb departs for Centre Wellington
WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington North finance director and treasurer Adam McNabb is leaving the township for a finance position with Centre Wellington.
Senator Rob Black brings rural perspective to Ottawa
MAPLETON – As a member of Canada’s chamber of "sober second thought" from Ontario’s agricultural heartland, Senator Rob Black brings a rural point of view to the nation’s capital.
Steven Liebig accepts vacant Guelph/Eramosa councillor position
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Steven Liebig, the runner-up in the Ward 3 councillor race here in 2018, has agreed to be appointed to the position. Council formally declared councillor Louise Marshall’s position vacant on March 7.
Longtime Fergus resident Margaret Bridge celebrates 100th birthday
FERGUS – War bride and longtime Legion member Margaret Bridge has celebrated a century of memories and contributions to the community.
Elora Rocks finish first in league; playoffs start Friday
ELORA – Although they finished first in the regular season, the Elora Rocks are taking nothing for granted as they head into the playoffs. The team faces the Stratford Fighting Irish on March 11 in Elora at 8:30pm.
Population projections trend toward urban growth
MAPLETON – A greater share of a projected increase in the township’s population in the next 30 years will come in urban areas, according to an updated report on Wellington County’s Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) process.
Erin residents opposed to official plan amendment that would allow for the decommissioning of household septic systems
ERIN – Residents here have submitted a letter of objection, equipping them with the opportunity to appeal an amendment to the town’s official plan, should councillors vote to accept it.
Guelph/Eramosa council paid $144,000 in 2021
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The cost of compensating Guelph/Eramosa council was over $144,000 in 2021, a decrease from just over $150,500 in 2020.
Guelph shows support for Ukraine, raises $16,000 at weekend rally
GUELPH – 2022 is feeling a lot like the Second World War for Cecilia Meiering. Born in 1938 in Ukraine, she saw what happened when Germany invaded Ukraine in 1941, and then when the Soviets took over control of Ukraine in 1944.
Mount Forest Fireworks Festival making a comeback after two years
MOUNT FOREST - Twice delayed by the pandemic, the Mount Forest Fireworks Festival will be making a triumphant return from July 15 to 19 to celebrate its belated 20th anniversary.
Province to lift mask mandate in schools, most settings on March 21
TORONTO – Later this month, the mandatory mask requirement in most settings in Ontario will be a thing of the past. Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario’s chief medical officer of health, announced on March 9 the mandatory mask mandate will be lifted for most settings, including schools, beginning March 21.
Remuneration report pegs pay for county council at $915,000
GUELPH – The cost of compensating Wellington County councillors was about $915,000 in 2021. That’s a slight decrease from the $928,962 in combined remuneration councillors received in 2020. It’s also the second straight year with a total decrease.