GUELPH – Students carefully finger weaved orange yarn in their school’s library, making bracelets and bookmarks to raise money to honour Indigenous children who attended residential schools.
Erin
Fundraising for soccer training in Spain
ERIN – Cole Upton has been playing soccer with H.E.A.D.S. (Hillsburgh Erin and District Soccer) since the age of three.
Police beat: ‘Offensive graffiti’
ERIN – Police are looking for help to find the person(s) responsible for graffiti found at a local business.
Feast of Hops fundraiser to focus on youth needs
ERIN – An event filled with local beer, food and entertainment is coming back to Erin on Sept. 22.
Erin Terry Fox Run raises over $15,000
ERIN – The Erin Optimist Club hosted the 41st Terry Fox Run on Sept. 15.
New Town of Erin logo generates controversy
ERIN – Officials say the town's rebranding is "designed to resonate and connect with residents," but within hours of the unveiling of a new logo, many residents had voiced their distaste for it, with dozens already signing a petition to have it scrapped.
Bridge replacement beginning September 16
ERIN – The Town of Erin advises residents that Bridge 5 replacement work will close Second Line approximately 1.7km west of Sideroad 27 for bridge replacement beginning Sept. 16.
Town of Erin to spend $20,000 on ‘brand refresh’ project
ERIN – Officials here will be spending about $20,000 on what they are calling a "brand refresh" for the town. The municipality announced the project in a press release on Sept. 4.
Advertiser website back online after issues addressed
FERGUS – The Wellington Advertiser's website appears to be back up and running as normal after a couple days of service interruptions.
Erin council welcomes new heritage plaque program
ERIN – Council here has approved a new program and policy to recognize the “historical significance” of properties in town.