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ELORA – Perhaps it’s fitting. Food Day Canada began because of a crisis – mad cow disease, in 2003 - and it will be celebrated this year during the COVID-19 crisis. And though eating in restaurants is a little weird and grocery stores may not have everything, there is still cause to celebrate.

HAMILTON – Shelley Wickenheiser regularly competes in Ironman triathlons, which are regarded…

GUELPH - The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on innumerable businesses and organizations since mid-March - and horse breeders are certainly not immune to the fallout.

GUELPH – The "emotional regulation groups," announced by FCSSGW on July 29, were made possible by a federal Emergency Community Support Fund through United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin.

WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington North council will ask the county to waive tipping fees for township residents for yard and garden waste brought to the Riverstown Landfill Site.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Closed to the public in mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, branches have been offering curbside pickup and book drop off services since May 19.

WELLINGTON COUNTY - After a "lengthy" search that included the canine unit and OPP helicopter, local police have arrested and charged a Sarnia man accused of vehicle theft.

MAPLETON - A 13-year-old girl is dead after being hit by a boat on Conestogo Lake on Sunday afternoon.

PUSLINCH – Puslinch Township will be holding two public meeting electronically on Aug. 12 at 7pm.

ELORA – Two prominent Centre Wellington volunteers say they were surprised to be honoured with “citizen of the year” titles last week at the Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce’s (CWCC) Awards of Excellence Gala.

TORONTO - The Advertiser won first place in the general excellence category (circulation between 22,500 and 44,999) at the annual Ontario Community Newspapers Association awards.

ELORA - The relocation and restoration, which began on July 13, will ensure the historical structure remains accessible to the public and Pearle Hospitality can move ahead with condominium plans for the site.

ERIN – The Town of Erin will use a grant from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to hire Streetview – a company that will travel all the roads within the Town’s borders and record the condition of pavement, shoulders, street signs and other markers captured with the technology.

FERGUS - Work is continuing this week on the Wilson Dam between Confederation Park and the Groves Mill condos in Fergus. A 350-tonne crane attracted a lot of attention on July 22, when it began drilling to install 12 rock anchors, 10 feet apart, which will help the keep the dam secure.