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Friday, February 21, 2020 | Vol 53 Issue 07

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Heritage Awards kick off Heritage Week

CENTRE WELLINGTON – Heritage Centre Wellington kicked off Heritage Week by presenting three…

Save Our Water heading to Queen’s Park

CENTRE WELLINGTON – Save Our Water members are heading to Toronto next week to let the Ontario government know they don’t want commercial water bottling companies like Nestlé Waters to take water from areas like Fergus and Elora.

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Rotary, Energize Erin host Family Day fun

Centre 2000 fun – The Rotary Club of Erin and Energize Erin organized a family fun day at…

Erin site of EcoFilm Fest in March, April

ERIN – The 2020 Erin EcoFilm Fest will be hosting at least four film nights in March and…

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Grand Valley Polar Bear Dip set for Jan. 1

GRAND VALLEY - Take the plunge in Grand Valley to celebrate the new year and support the local food bank.

Celebrate Country Roots and Rubber Boots at Grand Valley Fall Fair

GRAND VALLEY – Celebrate Country Roots and Rubber Boots at the 147th Grand Valley Fall Fair…

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Elora man charged with careless driving in death of Guelph pedestrian

GUELPH - An 85-year-old Elora man has been charged with careless driving in connection with the death of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle.

Radon information nights available locally

GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is hosting drop-in radon information nights…

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Proposal made to switch highway property from agricultural to commercial

GUELPH-ERAMOSA – The rezoning of a business property along Highway 7 left at least one…

Road closure for Party in the Park

GUELPH ERAMOSA – Council is getting things in place for this year’s Party in the Park on…

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Council updates Fire Marque bylaw

DRAYTON – Mapleton has revised a bylaw that allows Fire Marque to collect fees from resident’s personal insurance companies in the event of a fire.

Re-zoning approved for new Moorefield LCBO outlet

DRAYTON – Re-zoning for a new liquor store outlet in Moorefield has been approved.

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Guelph-Wellington Woman in Crisis offers human trafficking support

PALMERSTON – Human trafficking is a human rights abuse that requires victims to provide…

Tree tapping event at local sugar bush planned to kick off maple syrup season

MINTO - R-Lil Golden Treats Maple Sweets is inviting the public to its First Tapping Day for the 2020 season.

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REVIEW: Come Down from Up River another Foster gem

ORANGEVILLE – Come Down From Up River is a breath of fresh air – in more ways than one.…

Radon information nights available locally

GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is hosting drop-in radon information nights…

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Puslinch Optimist Club hosts Family Day Winter Classic

Family Day - The Optimist Club of Puslinch offered events for all ages at the Family Day Winter Classic on Feb. 17 at the Puslinch Community Centre and park.  

Puslinch Fire and Rescue grateful for Jenny’s Heroes support

ABERFOYLE - Puslinch firefighters are grateful for the support of nationally syndicated talk show host Jenny Jones.

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Guelph-Wellington Woman in Crisis offers human trafficking support

PALMERSTON – Human trafficking is a human rights abuse that requires victims to provide…

Township lends support to bill to protect farmers and food supply

KENILWORTH - Wellington North agrees with the Wellington Federation of Agriculture (WFA), which sought municipal support for Bill 156, the Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act.

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Cork concerned with county debtload over coming decade

KENILWORTH - Ward 3 county councillor Campbell Cork is concerned about Wellington County’s growing debt.

Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation sponsored Family Day fun

Family Day - Large crowds attended the family fun day sponsored by the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation on Feb. 17 in Mount Forest.

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