WELLINGTON COUNTY – The local community has taken measures to memorialize the 215 children whose remains were discovered at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia.
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County approves $460,000 over two years to fund youth hub staffing
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County will allocate $460,000 over two years to fund two positions for the Integrated Youth Services Network (IYSN) of Wellington and Guelph. The funding was allocated in response to alarming statistics about youth mental health issues in the county.
Frustrated hairstylists start Red Balloon Wednesdays reopening campaign
WELLINGTON COUNTY- Hairstylist Erin Kiers, owner of Hybrid Hair and Detox Spa, put red balloons out front of her Mount Forest store on May 26. She was joined by hairdressers all over the province who are lobbying the Ontario government to allow them to open on June 14.
Fergus resident part of cake collaboration for anniversary of George Floyd’s death
FERGUS – Kellie Barclay was the only Canadian to participate in an international cake collaboration recognizing the one year anniversary of the death of George Floyd.
Elora Centre for the Arts receives $25,000 Healthy Communities Initiative grant
ELORA – The Elora Centre for the Arts (ECFTA) will receive a $25,000 grant through Infrastructure Canada’s Healthy Communities Initiative program.
Who is Jack R. MacDonald? And why did he donate to Elora?
ELORA – Jack R. MacDonald was a long-standing donor to the former village of Elora and for decades provided funds that have positively impacted the community throughout the years.
Centre Wellington council approves road projects, sportsplex improvements, parking bylaw enforcement
ELORA – It’s road repair season and Centre Wellington will see $835,000 worth of asphalt laid this summer through four major projects.
St. James Anglican Church host rain barrel fundraiser
Rain barrel fundraiser – A rain barrel fundraiser was held at St. James Anglican Church on May 21…
Police beat: Pair charged in theft
Pair charged in theft MAPLETON – On April 7 at about 11:30am, Wellington County OPP received a…
Elora Farmers Market opens in Bissell Park
Opening Day – Elora Farmers’ Market opened on May 22 and will be open Saturdays from 9am to…
