ELORA – Featuring new oils and watercolours Canadian artist Barry McCarthy’s latest exhibit will see detailed and expressive paintings of the Elora Gorge.
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The Breath of Freedom: only through sacrifice can freedom endure
Take a breath. Now again, but deeper this time and let it out slowly. Yes, we all experience the same calming sensation, the same life-giving rush from breathing.
Grand River Mustang’s Remembrance Day Classic honoured veterans
Remembrance – The Grand River Mustangs U18 ‘B’ team hosted its Remembrance Day Classic on…
New recreation therapy business brings personal support direct to home
New business – Taylor Gutcher recently started her own private recreation therapy practice in…
Seven hospital staff remain on unpaid leave for not being vaccinated against COVID-19
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Seven hospital staff in the county are on unpaid leave for not being vaccinated against COVID-19, down from 14 since mid-October.
Fergus Lions Club’s second modified toy drive on until Dec. 3
FERGUS – The Fergus Lions Club’s annual toy drive started on Nov. 8 without fanfare, without its usual cheque presentation, and in fact without toys. For the second year, the Lions are asking for donations of cash or gift cards – and not actual toys – to help the Centre Wellington Food Bank.
Township seeking loan to cover purchase of land for new operations centre
ELORA – Centre Wellington council’s special meeting on Nov. 8 was short, but it certainly wasn’t sweet. During the 21-minute meeting councillor Bob Foster accused staff of withholding important information and Mayor Kelly Linton called out Foster and threatened to remove him from the meeting.
Centre Wellington ratifies contracts with three employee groups
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Firefighters associations in Fergus and Elora, as well as the Centre Wellington Staff Association, have ratified new agreements with the township. The contracts, approved at a special council meeting on Nov. 8, include increases to wages, benefits and allowances.
‘Remembering sacrifice’: Legions honour war dead ahead of Remembrance Day
ABOYNE - Wellington County Legion branches gathered at the Wellington County Museum and Archives on Nov. 5 to read the names of fallen county war veterans who served from the First World War through to Afghanistan.
WDGPH board approves $23.8-million budget for next year
GUELPH – The Ministry of Health is covering the extra $13 million in COVID-19 expenses incurred in 2021 for Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH), allowing the agency to present a balanced budget for 2022-23.