MAPLETON – Minor variances near Glen Allan and Drayton have been approved to permit additions to each property.
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Ignatius Jesuit Centre announces transition
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The Jesuits of Canada announced on May 8 a significant transition in the mission of the Ignatius Jesuit Centre (IJC).
Mapleton taxes due Sept. 25, Nov. 27
MAPLETON – Residents here will need to pay the next instalments of their property tax bills by Sept. 25 and Nov. 27.
Gardeners preparing plots at St. Ignatius Farm
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Those who rent garden plots at St. Ignatius Farm, just north of Guelph in Guelph/Eramosa Township, were out in full force on May 17 getting the beds ready for planting.
Celebrate creativity and community at “Arts by the Pond”
HILLSBURGH – Celebrate creativity at the 2nd annual “Arts by the Pond” on June 8, from 10am to 4pm at the Hillsburgh Library, 9 Station Rd.
United Way launches Spring campaign to support women, boost local businesses
GUELPH – United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin is running its 2025 spring campaign – “Support women, support local” – in May and June.
Elora Plein Air Festival draws 75 artists to community
ELORA – The outdoor Elora Plein Air Festival, took place last week and on the weekend with the Quick Paint event happening May 17 in Fergus.
How to safely assist crossing turtles
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As temperatures continue to climb and local wildlife becomes more active, it is important to be mindful and cautious of wildlife crossing local roads – especially turtles.
Organizers gear up for Drayton’s 150th
DRAYTON – With just over a month to go until Drayton’s 150th Anniversary Celebration, the village is gearing up for a memorable weekend filled with events, history and hometown pride from June 27 to 29.
Frying pan assailant charged
GUELPH – A Guelph man has been charged following an argument between roommates that ended with someone being hit in the head with a frying pan.
Celebrate Local Food at the Farm to Fork Experience Dinner
HILLSBURGH – Fourth Line Cattle Co. is presenting its Farm to Fork Experience Dinner on June 26 from 6:30 to 9:00pm.
Wellington North to conduct community signage review
KENILWORTH – A comprehensive community flag and signage policy is being developed in Wellington North to guide the use of banners, signage and township flag poles.
REVIEW: Cast bares all, emotionally, in Drayton Entertainment’s The Full Monty
ST. JACOBS – If you haven’t seen the widely-acclaimed 1997 movie The Full Monty, then you probably have no idea what “the full monty” means.
Guelph hospital emergency service project moving ahead
GUELPH – Guelph General Hospital (GGH) and the Ontario government announced that construction is approved for the redevelopment of emergency services space at the hospital.
Submissions for Ontario Culture Days now open
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Elora and Fergus Tourism and the Elora Fergus Arts Council are once again working together to bring Ontario Culture Days to life in Centre Wellington, and are looking for local artists and organizations that want to participate. Culture Days is the largest collective public parti