GUELPH – The United Way of Guelph Wellington Dufferin kicked off its fundraising campaign with a flash mob. The event, on Sept. 15 outside Guelph’s city hall, attracted a small crowd and was also livestreamed.
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Downtown Arthur hosted Shopping Saturday
Shopping Saturday – Downtown Arthur was closed to vehicle traffic as vendors took over the…
Terry Fox run on Sept. 19 is ‘do it your own way’ event
MOUNT FOREST – Local residents are encouraged to participate in the annual Terry Fox Run on…
Police beat: Long weekend a busy one for OPP locally, across province
WELLINGTON COUNTY – From Sept. 3 to 6, Wellington County OPP participated in the Labour Day Long Weekend Traffic Safety Initiative.
Perth-Wellington candidates talk vaccine passports, affordable housing, childcare
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Perth-Wellington candidates in the federal election fielded questions on vaccine passports, affordable housing and childcare funding in a Sept. 14 virtual debate.
EF1 tornado confirmed between Harriston, Kenilworth
MOUNT FOREST – Large trees and hydro lines were downed around northern Wellington during an early evening thunderstorm that included powerful winds, damaging hail and a confirmed EF1 tornado that tore a narrow swath of damage between Harriston and Kenilworth.
Anonymous donor brings Brent Barnes Memorial Skatepark $100,000 closer to completion
ARTHUR - An anonymous $100,000 donation will help close the fundraising gap to bring a skateboard and BMX park to Arthur next year.
Local chambers hosting Perth-Wellington candidates meeting Sept. 14
PERTH- WELLINGTON – Perth-Wellington candidates in the federal election will participate in a virtual meeting on Sept. 14.
Shredding event set for Mount Forest
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Crimestoppers Guelph Wellington is planning to host its annual shredding events in Guelph and Mount Forest.