SALEM – Shane Lambert is frustrated and concerned with how an oil spill on Sideroad 15 east of Salem was initially dealt with and the possible long-term effects.
Centre Wellington
Fire forces 12 residents to evacuate Elora building
ELORA – An early morning fire on Saturday forced 12 people to evacuate a commercial and residential building in Elora.
Local senior turns art project into fundraiser for Diabetes Canada
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Wellington Terrace Long-Term Care Home resident Reta Allan has turned a creative art project into a fundraiser for Diabetes Canada.
Film exploring legacy of farmerette program to be screened in Alma
FERGUS – Jean Collier, 98, will be an honoured guest at the screening of 'We Lend a Hand: The Forgotten Story of Ontario Farmerettes' on Sept. 27.
Sentencing arguments delayed in former pub employee’s sexual assault case
GUELPH – A sexual assault victim left Guelph court disappointed on Wednesday after another delay, this time related to a victim impact statement.
Farm drainage business proposed on agricultural land
ELORA – The property owner at 6949 Wellington Road 7, just south of Alma, is seeking a zoning change to allow a farming-related business to set up shop.
Weightlifters set 100 records at Elora competition
ELORA – Muscles were flexing, music was pumping, people were cheering and 100 records were set during the True North True Strength Open.
Pearle Hospitality begins restoration of Walser building
ELORA – Pearle Hospitality has begun restoration of the Walser building, the final piece in its eight-building heritage revitalization as part of the Elora Mill redevelopment.
Elora Community Theatre holding AGM, election of board
ELORA – As Elora Community Theatre (ECT) enters its 53rd season, officials invite people to attend and hear about their successes and challenges this past season and new initiatives for the coming year.
Steam Powered Giraffe played two sold out shows
Steam powered – U.S. band Steam Powered Giraffe played two sold-out shows at the Fergus Grand Theatre – on Sept. 5 and 6 – as part of the Cogs and Clockworks Steampunk Festival in Fergus on the weekend. These photos were taken at the Sept. 5 performance.