GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Grinder Productions presented three short plays on July 26 at the historic Ennotville Library that really gave the audience something to think about.
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Harriston ramps up for annual street party celebration Aug. 9
HARRISTON – A party is coming and you’re invited.
Ontario investing in agri-food research to help farmers and agribusinesses compete globally
TORONTO – Ontario is investing over $5.4 million in 28 agri-food projects through the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance to help businesses commercialize new, cutting-edge research for Ontario’s $51 billion agri-food industry.
Court hears sentencing submissions from lawyers in sexual assault trial
GUELPH - Defence lawyer Dean Paquette has asked a judge to acquit Puslinch resident Brian Cox of all charges in a sexual assault trial that began in March, while Crown prosecutor Marilyn Dolby has asked for convictions.
Party in the Park returns to Rockwood
ROCKWOOD – The Township of Guelph/Eramosa has announced the return of its annual summer celebration, Party in the Park, on July 31 from 5 to 10pm at Rockmosa Park (120 Rockmosa Drive, Rockwood).
Sexual assault trial continues with testimony from accused Puslinch man
GUELPH – A Puslinch man accused of sexually assaulting two teenage girls in the 1980s continued testifying in his own trial this week. Testimony from Brian Cox on Wednesday and Thursday focused largely on disputing allegations of non-consensual sex acts.
Puslinch man charged with sexual assault
PUSLINCH – Wellington County OPP officials say police opened an investigation on Feb. 5 after receiving information about a sexual assault at a home in Puslinch Township.
LiveBarn coming to Palmerston, Harriston arenas
MINTO – Youth and amateur sports at the arenas in Harriston and Palmerston will soon be streamed online.
Suspected blue-green algae spotted on Belwood Lake
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Grand River Conservation Authority officials say they have spotted blue-green algae in Belwood Lake and are urging users there to take precautions.
Toboggan hill safety measures, winter program in place well before winter
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On one of the hottest days of the summer, Centre Wellington cemented its winter activities risk management program.
Province provides curling club with close to $200,000 in funding
FERGUS – The Ontario government is providing the Fergus Curling Club with $197,000 in funding this year through an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant.
Puslinch man accused of historic sexual assaults takes stand in own trial
GUELPH – A Puslinch man accused of sexually assaulting two teenage girls in the 1980s testified in his own trial on Wednesday.
‘Longest barbecue’ to bring sizzle ahead of Food Day Canada
ELORA – More than 10,000 people are expected to pack downtown Elora for the return of the town’s “longest barbecue” on July 29.
Rockwood holds community fundraiser for residents, businesses affected by fire
ROCKWOOD – Residents came together on July 17 to help those affected by a recent fire in the community.
Study ‘first piece of the puzzle’ in understanding Grand River’s health
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Lining the bottom of the Grand River are tiny bugs hinting at a much larger world.