ELORA – Nate Sutherland is attempting to do something many of us would think is impossible – run from Elora to Toronto in a single day. The 19-year-old is running to raise money for Mount Sinai Hospital’s research into autoimmune disease.
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Fergus man sentenced to prison following online child exploitation stings
TORONTO – Fergus resident Wilfred Thyssen, 67, was sentenced in Toronto Court by Justice Jonathan Bliss this month to a term of more than five years in prison for arranging to have sex with children and breaching a bail condition.
Spring Fling at the Stables raises funds for Community Resource Centre
ELORA – The inaugural Spring Fling at the Stables market at the Grand River Raceway on April 20 was a fundraiser for the Community Resource Centre (CRC) of North and Centre Wellington – specifically its community outreach and support services.
Elora House hosting Princess Gala fundraiser at GrandWay
ELORA – A girls’ night out to celebrate women, the Princess Gala will be hosted by Elora House on May 10 at The GrandWay Events Centre.
Centre Wellington to take over administration of county parking tickets
ELORA – Centre Wellington will use Alpha Technology Systems Inc. to provide parking enforcement again this summer. And township staff will take over parking administration services for all of Wellington County.
Members of Fergus Phantoms heading to Special Olympics
FERGUS – Three members of the Fergus Phantoms swim team, and their coach, are heading to the Special Olympics provincial games in May as part of the South Central Ontario Team.
Feeding the Soul Community Lunch offers free meals
ELORA – It’s hard to get a free lunch these days, but in Elora it’s a tradition that’s been going strong since 2015.
Does Centre Wellington need a transit service?
CENTRE WELLINGTON – With a $50,000 carrot dangling in front of its nose, council has agreed to have staff apply for a grant to conduct a transit service study.
Council approves another development on Highway 6 in north Fergus
FERGUS – Another development has been approved on St. David Street (Highway 6) on the north edge of Fergus.
Stuff a Cruiser event to support Centre Wellington Food Bank
FERGUS – On March 23 to 24, the Fergus Freshco held a successful Stuff a Cruiser event, generating food and cash donations for the Centre Wellington Food Bank.