MAPLETON – Township council will consider a bylaw at an upcoming meeting to rezone a nearly five-acre parcel of land to allow the construction of a new 26,000 square foot facility for the sale and manufacturing of farm equipment.
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MPP Mike Schreiner will be 2022 Guelph Green Party candidate
GUELPH - Mike Schreiner was recently chosen to be the Green Party of Ontario candidate for Guelph for the 2022 election.
Guelph-Eramosa council briefs: Township approves workplans, meeting schedule; hopes to offer sports leagues this summer
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – Despite the provincial state of emergency and stay-at-home order, summer sports programs here are continuing with registration and plans for the coming season.
CW Chamber announces award nominees
CENTRE WELLINGTON -– The Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce (CWCC) has announced the nominees for this year’s Awards of Excellence, as well as the event plan in what will be another covid-adjusted year.
Save Our Water holding public Zoom session
ELORA - The local organization Save our Water is holding a Zoom session on April 22 to update the community on the local water situation.
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.