ELORA - The local organization Save our Water is holding a Zoom session on April 22 to update the community on the local water situation.
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The Easter Bunny arrived at the Strathcona Long Term Care Home, thanks to staff
Easter visitor - With Ontario under a province-wide shutdown order over the Easter long weekend (since upgraded to a stay-at-home order) due to the COVID-19 pandemic, staff at Strathcona Long Term Care Home in Mount Forest arranged for some seasonal fun for residents, including a visit from the East
New 24-hour activity research shows benefits of regular activity
We all know that exercise is good for us and a key factor for healthy aging. However, knowing the facts and putting them into action can be intimidating.
Catching rainbows in Fergus
Rainbow catchers – Siblings Isabela and Alex Krzysztofek chased a double rainbow on April 11…
Suspect arrested after ditching stolen vehicle: police
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – On April 11 at about 10:30pm Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a vehicle in a ditch on Wellington Road 26 near Sideroad 15.
Economic anxiety haunts 40% of Canadians: poll
VANCOUVER – On April 19, Canadians will learn the contents of the first federal budget they have seen in more than two years.
Elora and District Skating Club hosted virtual carnival
Facebook Live – The Elora and District Skating Club has had a successful season despite…
Cats Anonymous seeking donations
EAST GARAFRAXA - Cats Anonymous Rescue and Adoption hasn’t been able to hold regular major fundraisers this past year because of the pandemic, so it has started an online campaign to raise money for the kittens that have come to its care.
Male trauma program has positive results
GUELPH – Family Counselling and Support Services for Guelph-Wellington’s (FCSSGW) is calling its male trauma program a success.
Free concert to support grandmothers in Africa
GUELPH - The local GoGo Grandmothers group is part of a collective that is launching a concert in support of grandmothers in sub-Saharan Africa.
Canadians not eager for election before fall
VANCOUVER - At a time when a 2021 election seems likely, half of Canadians express a desire for a change in government, yet show little desire for an election before fall.
CIBC donates $175,000 to GGH
GUELPH – Guelph General Hospital is celebrating a generous gift of $175,000 from CIBC in support of the Together, We Care campaign.
Metz Community Giant Pumpkin Challenge 2021 is underway
METZ - The 16th Annual Giant Pumpkin Challenge will be held in 2021.
COVID-19 third wave drives surge of criticism for Kenney, Ford, and other premiers
VANCOUVER – Early hope for a spring season that would have marked the beginning of the end of the…
Change of date: Sunrise car rally now on June 13
PUSLINCH – With the new provincial stay-at-home order, Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre has changed the date of its car rally to June 13 from May 16.