GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board has announced the name of the new elementary school opening in Centre Wellington in September.
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Eight apartments proposed in former nursing home
MAPLETON – Council here recently had a lengthy discussion about a possible new rural apartment building.
Rockwood Lions community pantry celebrates partnership with St. John’s Anglican Church
ROCKWOOD – The Rockwood Lions and St. John’s Anglican Church have teamed up to create a new permanent location for the Rockwood Lions’ Community Pantry.
Owl’s Nest math students plan Spring Rural Romp BBQ fundraiser
MINTO – One of the Owl’s Nest math classes is sizzling up excitement with a hands-on inquiry-based project that officials say is as delicious as it is educational.
High schoolers get day on build thanks to $20,000 sponsorship by Cooperators
FERGUS – Many volunteers have helped build the 32-unit stacked townhouse development that’s rising from the ground in Fergus.
Parents fundraise to replace condemned playground at Fergus school
FERGUS – For decades, children have been playing on the same playground equipment at Victoria Terrace Public School. But equipment doesn’t last forever, and earlier this month it was condemned by Upper Grand District School Board officials.
Erin District High School robotics team wins silver at Skills Ontario competition
ERIN – The Erin District High School (EDHS) robotics team traveled to Etobicoke on May 5 to compete in the Skills Ontario provincial robotics competition, taking home a silver medal for its efforts.
Hundreds march through Guelph in protest of Bill 5
GUELPH – A grassroots protest was held in Guelph on May 24 in opposition to Bill 5, or the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act.
Belwood Lions Club hosts pike, walleye derby
BELWOOD – Over 400 entrants registered for the 37th edition of the Belwood Lions Club Pike and Walleye derby last weekend.
Visitors will pay to park in downtown Elora; residents who register will not
ELORA – Visitors to “Ontario’s most beautiful village” will have to pay to visit after council approved paid parking for visitors in downtown Elora, but free parking for Centre Wellington residents.
Centre Wellington District High School hosts CWOSSA Lacrosse championship
FERGUS – The CWOSSA Lacrosse championship took place on May 26 at Centre Wellington District High School in Fergus.
At The Library: Travel to far-off lands at the library this summer
Travel to far-off lands with Wellington County Library branches this summer!
Mystical Witches Market at the Fergus Sportsplex
FERGUS – More than 40 vendors sold crystals, jewelry, sun catchers, enchanted candles, spell kits and other “witchy” products at the Mystical Witches Market, at the Fergus sportsplex on May 24.
Police beat: Partner violence
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local police continue to lay intimate partner violence charges across the county.
Kids check out township’s equipment at Centre Wellington Show ‘n’ Shine
FERGUS – Lots of municipal equipment and vehicles were on display at the Centre Wellington Show ‘n’ Shine event at the sportsplex in Fergus on May 24.