ROCKWOOD – It was a labour of love that produced Kathy Stinson’s latest picture book, The Rock and the Butterfly, and if it’s bringing comfort to others, so much the better.
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Hann resigns as chair of Elora BIA
ELORA – After four years, Maclean Hann has resigned as chair of the Elora BIA.
Smiling faces at Fire and Ice pre-New Year’s celebration
PALMERSTON – Hundreds of people flocked to the Palmerston Community Centre on the evening of Dec. 29 for the eighth annual Fire and Ice event.
Police beat: Mapleton man charged with assault with a weapon
PALMERSTON – A Mapleton man was charged with assault following a recent incident at a local park.
Business Centre event celebrates International Women’s Day
GUELPH – The Business Centre Guelph-Wellington is getting ready to celebrate International Women’s Day with a dinner event showcasing local organizations that support women in the community.
Guelph resident wins big with Millionaire Multiplier
GUELPH – Brian Moore of Guelph is a millionaire thanks to a spur-of-the-moment decision to buy a Millionaire Multiplier ticket rather than a Lotto 6/49 ticket, which he usually does.
Trudeau, Poilievre, Singh all viewed negatively by majority of Canadians
VANCOUVER – The holidays are often a season of reflection, but for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the scale of personal deliberation is reportedly going to be gargantuan, as he will decide whether or not to lead his party into the next election or to step aside for a new Liberal leader.
Puslinch seeking public comment on proposed budget
PUSLINCH – The Township of Puslinch has launched its annual community engagement survey on the township’s proposed budget at EngagePuslinch.ca.
Home builders join forces to feed hospital staff over Christmas
GUELPH — Guelph home builder Terra View Homes, in partnership with The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital and other community sponsors, provided a traditional holiday dinner to Guelph General Hospital staff for the sixth consecutive year this Christmas.
Belwood Lake Car Club donates to Centre Wellington Food Bank
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Members of the Belwood Lake Car Club delivered a cheque for $3,000 to the Centre Wellington Food Bank on Nov. 20.
Elora Rockers donate $ 5,000 to Aboyne Rural Hospice
ELORA – The Elora Rockers donated $ 5,000 to the Aboyne Rural Hospice at their annual Christmas dinner on Dec. 13 at the Elora Legion.
Morton nominated as Ontario Green Party candidate in Perth–Wellington
STRATFORD – Ian Morton has been nominated as the Green Party candidate for Perth–Wellington in the upcoming provincial election.
Dozens of cows perish in Sunday morning barn fire near Drayton
MAPLETON – Firefighters were called to the blaze, near the intersection of 14th Line and Sideroad 17 in Mapleton Township, just before 9am on Dec. 29. No one was injured but about 40 cows died in the fire.
Fergus man launches Global Aerosol Recycling Association
FERGUS – Mike MacKay is a hydraulic engineer by trade, but he’s now shifted gears. Instead of selling a product, he’s selling the idea that aerosol cans can and should be recycled.
Residents raise concerns about proposed industrial subdivision in Teviotdale
MINTO – A draft plan for a proposed industrial subdivision in Teviotdale was presented to council during a Dec. 17 public meeting.