PALMERSTON – The Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation has surpassed its $8-million MRI+ Campaign fundraising goal and plans to close the campaign at the end of June.
Wellington County
Sexual assault trial for Puslinch man continues with second victim
GUELPH – A second victim has testified in the trial for Brian Cox, who is accused of sexually assaulting two teenage girls in the 1980s.
Annual Special Olympics Track and Field event to take place over two days
GUELPH – Since the early 2000s, the Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic district school boards have come together to host an annual Special Olympics Track and Field Day.
OPINION: Agriculture must be part of discussion on interprovincial trade barriers
ONTARIO – Tariffs and trade are front and centre these days from dominating news headlines and influencing election discussions to figuring prominently in government, business, organizational and even personal decisions nation-wide.
Police beat: OPP seeking help to solve two business break-ins
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington County OPP officials are asking for help to find those responsible for two break-ins at businesses here last weekend.
Grand River Conservation Foundation scholarship applications open
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grand River Conservation Foundation (GRCF) is offering two scholarships in 2025 for post-secondary students enrolled in an environmental field of study, including a one-time scholarship valued at $9,500 in celebration of GRCF supporter Murray McEwen’s 95th birthday.
Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Week runs until May 4
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign returns April 28 to May 4 with 100 per cent of the proceeds supporting over 600 charities and community groups in Canada, selected by local Tim Hortons restaurant owners.
Make dirt-cheap dirt in your own backyard
WELLINGTON COUNTY – If you’re growing veggies or flowers in your garden, you might want to think about growing nutrient-rich soil too.
Salem Creek Culvert closure
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County recently announced that Steed and Evans Limited will continue replacement work of the Salem Creek Culvert on Wellington Road 18 west of Elora.
Damaged Green Legacy greenhouse to get $44,000 makeover
WELLINGTON NORTH – The county’s Green Legacy program operates two nurseries, and due to drastic weather this past winter, one will require a serious makeover.