PUSLINCH – The steady sound of air horns blared from eastbound Highway 401 transport trucks passing under Highway 6 in Puslinch, where at 10:30am on Jan. 27, around 50 people had gathered in anticipation of the arrival of a convoy destined for Ottawa.
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Fergus author announces third novel in the works
FERGUS – Combining his passions for law, history and writing, Fergus-based author Bob Grant is in the midst of writing his third novel.
Green Party nominates Wellington-Halton Hills candidate for spring election
HALTON HILLS – The Green Party of Ontario has officially named Ryan Kahro as its candidate for Wellington-Halton Hills.
Centre Wellington announces reopening plans for Jan. 31
ELORA – Centre Wellington Township has revealed details about what local facilities will reopen next week as part of the province's loosening of COVID-19 restrictions.
Mapleton Township receives $234,000 Trillium Foundation grant
MAPLETON – A $234,000 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation will be used to upgrade ball diamond and concession facilities in Drayton.
Family Literacy Day encourages family reading, outdoor learning
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Families are encouraged to engage in “Learning in the Great Outdoors” for Family Literacy Day 2022.
Secondary students to return to regular semester model next week
GUELPH – For the first time since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, secondary students will be returning to a normal schedule, school board officials say.
Elora Singers to take part in online classical music festival
FERGUS – In the hopes of connecting and building community, the Elora Singers are among those set to participate in an off-season free online event, titled July in January.
Linton’s chamber of commerce address a stump speech or swan song?
ELORA – Although it sounded a bit like a campaign speech, Mayor Kelly Linton says he hasn’t decided whether he’ll run again in the October municipal election. “I haven’t made a decision on that,” he said.
Society presents programming for Black Heritage Month
GUELPH – During Black Heritage Month, the Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) will feature its #ChangeStartsNow initiative, providing educational programming on Black heritage and culture.
Arthur women creating village’s first ‘barn quilt trail’ ahead of 150th anniversary
ARTHUR - Local residents Doris Cassan and Thea Ouwehand are orchestrating the creation of Arthur’s own barn quilt trail to bring the colour-curious to town.
Celebrations planned for Arthur’s 150th anniversary
WELLINGTON NORTH – Township economic development officer Dale Small presented council with a report looking ahead to celebrations commemorating Arthur’s 150th anniversary during the Jan. 10 council meeting.
UGDSB to begin anti-sex trafficking training for students, staff
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has developed an anti-sex trafficking protocol, with plans to begin training staff and students in the fall.
New free program at Elora Centre for the Arts aims to empower youth
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Big Brother Big Sisters of Centre Wellington (BBBSCW) is not only colouring outside the lines; it is thinking “Beyond the Box”.
Getting your finances in order for 2022
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With the pandemic impacting the lives of both employers and employees, it is important that people take time to review changes to their finances.