HALTON – Track cyclist Cole Dempster has been selected as one of the winners of the Canadian Olympic Committee’s annual Canada-wide talent search.
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Community Pantry Project fills a gap by supporting Rockwood residents in need
ROCKWOOD – Every Wednesday, people in need can visit the new Community Pantry Project here to pick up groceries, clothing and small kitchen items, and stay to enjoy a bowl of hot soup.
Rockwood soccer star Daniel Clarke drafted by Halifax Wanderers Football Club
ROCKWOOD – Local 20-year-old Daniel Clarke has been drafted by the Halifax Wanderers Football Club as a goalkeeper.
Fergus man dead after Highway 6 collision
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A 40-year-old Fergus man is dead following a two-vehicle crash on Highway 6 on Friday morning.
Recycling Christmas trees can support Children’s Foundation
GUELPH – The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington’s Trees for Tots fundraiser gives trees a second life while raising funds for important programming.
Rockwood students spread Christmas cheer to local veterans
ROCKWOOD – Students at Sacred Heart Catholic School sent hundreds of handmade Christmas cards to veterans that will be distributed by the Acton Legion and the Canadian Armed Forces this Advent season.
County officially requests removal of newly-added Erin lands from Greenbelt
GUELPH – The County of Wellington has officially requested over 7,000 acres of land in the Town of Erin that was added to the Greenbelt last year be removed from the provincially protected area.
Rezoning permits special events on rural property
BRUCEDALE – Seasonal special events with up to 75 guests will be permitted at an agricultural property just south of the Rockwood Conservation Area.
Traffic signal installation postponed
GUELPH/ERAMOSA - Installation of traffic signals at Trafalgar Road and Wellington Rd 42 has been postponed.
Rockwood Farmers’ Santa Claus Parade of Lights wows the crowd
ROCKWOOD - Santa and Mrs. Claus greet children on 4th Line during the 31st annual Rockwood Farmers’ Santa Claus Parade of Lights on Dec. 21.