Two people were injured when a car and school bus collided head on here on Aug. 15.
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Guelph, Wellington volunteer network looking to expand county services
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The People and Information Network (PIN) is looking to increase engagement within the county.
Town grants extension on building permit requirement for planned cannabis facility
MINTO – Krosinski Enterprises has been granted a second extension on a deadline to obtain a building permit for a planned marijuana production facility in the Palmerston Industrial Park.
Area residents catch ‘Farm Fever’ at 163rd Drayton Fair
DRAYON - The community caught 'Farm Fever at the 163rd Drayton Fair, held Aug. 10.
McGinn Brothers Big Game set for Friday
FERGUS - Stanley Cup champion and Conn Smythe Trophy winner Ryan O’Reilly will be among the NHL stars returning on Aug. 16 for the second annual McGinn Brothers Big Game.
Construction slows through summer
MINTO - Construction activity in the municipality has slowed a bit during the summer compared to last year, but remains well above long-term averages.
Drayton’s 2019 Terry Fox Run set for Sept. 15
Tribute to Terry - The 2019 run will be held on Sept. 15, with registration beginning at 12:30pm.
Hort society hosts Summer Flower Show
HARRISTON - The next Harriston Horticultural Society meeting is set for Aug. 21 at the Harriston United Church at 7:30pm.
Lemonade of Wishes fundraiser in Moorefield raises funds for Make-A-Wish
Lemonade wishes - Local cancer survivor Jakob Klaassen, 6, hosted a Lemonade of Wishes fundraiser on Aug. 10 in Moorefield.
North Wellington Youth Spotlight: Work with junior Optimist group provides opportunities for youth
MOUNT FOREST - Cassidy North, 14, from Mount Forest, is a standout volunteer in her community, choosing to spend her free time working with the South Grey Junior Optimist Octagon International (JOI) group, run out of Holstein.
OFA COMMENTARY: Local federation meetings – getting ready for the AGM
County and regional federation of agriculture meetings are being scheduled for late summer and early fall.
Mad Science at the Harriston library featured fun experiments
Mad scientists - A large crowd of local youngsters was on hand for a Mad Science Show at the Wellington County Library Harriston Branch on Aug. 9
Community gathered for Downtown Harriston’s annual street party on Aug. 10
Street Party - Downtown Harriston was a busy place on Aug. 10 as local residents and visitors enjoyed the annual Street Party.
Walk-It for Parkinson’s event coming to Fergus
FERGUS - For the first time, Fergus will host a Walk-It for Parkinson’s fundraising event.
Cancer Society seeking Mudmoiselle volunteers
GUELPH-ERAMOSA - The Canadian Cancer Society is hosting its annual Mudmoiselle event at Cox Creek Cellars here on Sept. 14.