GUELPH – While there are currently no confirmed human cases in the region, public health officials are urging residents to take precautions to avoid mosquitoes after a dead bird in Guelph tested positive for West Nile virus.
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Fergus musician nominated for international award
FERGUS – A song that Fergus musician Mela Bee wrote in her pajamas at two in the morning has her off to Hollywood for an international awards show.
Erin library curbside pick-up slated for August
ERIN – As the new $12.8-million Erin library branch prepares for a fall opening, the old location is slated to close on Aug. 1, due to inventory removal.
New Centre Wellington operations centre in Fergus will go solar
FERGUS – The new operations centre to be constructed in Fergus will add solar panels to the list of environmental and sustainable features it will boast.
Elora Festival welcomes Jeremy Dutcher to Gambrel Barn
ELORA – The Elora Festival is underway, with more than 20 concert experiences taking place between July 11 and 27. On July 12, the Elora Festival’s concert hall, Gambrel Barn, was full for a performance by Jeremy Dutcher.
Fairy and Iron Renaissance Faire brings whimsy and fun to Guelph/Eramosa
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The Fairy and Iron Renaissance Faire began at Cox Creek Cellars in Guelph/Eramosa on July 12 and 13.
Clifford Carnival Celebration a hit with community
CLIFFORD – The annual Clifford Connects Carnival Celebration, held July 12, was an unprecedented success, drawing the largest crowd in the event’s history and filling downtown Clifford with vibrant community spirit, organizers state.
Infrastructure work on Elora Cataract Trail connects Hillsburgh to water resource recovery facility
ERIN – Construction is set to begin later this month on a section of the Elora Cataract Trail that will establish a connection between Hillsburgh and Erin’s new Water Resource Recovery Facility.
Minto Farmer’s Market holds Library Day
PALMERSTON – Officials say the Minto Farmers’ Market Library Day was a hit on July 5. Guests were invited to join the Palmerston Library at the Palmerston Heritage Railway Museum for stories and crafts.
‘Minto Means Business’ project aims to improve at least 75 local businesses
HARRISTON – The Town of Minto and the Minto Chamber of Commerce Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) project officially starts this week.
Grand opening of the Fieldstone Barn
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.
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.