Three times a year the NeighbourWoods group sponsors a walk in Centre Wellington as a chance to get out, enjoy the fresh air, and learn more about the trees and fauna in the area.
Centre Wellington
Research award recipient will tackle livestock disease
ELORA – University of Guelph researcher Emma Borkowski, who is focusing on a pathogens in ruminant livestock is the winner of this year’s Early Career Research Award.
Elora Centre for the Arts receives generous donation
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On June 6, 100 Women Who Care Centre Wellington presented a cheque for $11,300 to the Elora Centre for the Arts.
Knox Presbyterian Church hosts Pancake Breakfast
ELORA – On May 20 Knox Presbyterian Church in Elora dished out breakfast for a free will offering in the church basement.
Lotto Max win for Fergus resident
FERGUS – Catherine Sweeney of Fergus won $100,000 in the April 7 Lotto Max draw. Now retired from the health care industry, she says she is planning a family trip.
Is there a doctor in the house? It won’t be long now
FERGUS - It’s been cleaned, furnished, and hooked up to the internet and now Gartshore House is ready to host locum doctors, interns and residents testing the waters at Groves Memorial Community Hospital.
Jesse Duhacek named Youth Citizen of the Year
ELORA – Jesse Duhacek thought he hit pay dirt when he received some funding from a student entrepreneurship program three years ago. So winning the Youth Citizen of the Year award this year was icing on the cake.
Masks no longer mandatory at local hospitals
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Starting Friday, masks are no longer required at the three hospitals in Wellington County. Patients, staff and visitors are now encouraged - but not required - to wear masks.
Public health urges caution to avoid risks due to poor air quality
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say the air quality in the region is "high risk" and area residents should take precautions – at least for the next few days.
Pride banners vandalized in Fergus
FERGUS – Two of four Pride banners hung in downtown Fergus for Pride month have been vandalized. Mayor Shawn Watters says the vandalism “will not stop our unwavering support for the 2SLGBTQI+ community."