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EDEN MILLS – Resilience, generosity and playfulness were among the themes of Dr. Nour Khatib’s recent presentation about her work in Gazan hospitals last year.

MINTO – The province will provide $48,800 in funding to the Town of Minto for a standby generator at the Palmerston and District Community Centre. 

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Raising awareness and advocating is at the forefront of the Alzheimer Society of Canada’s mission, as a dementia care crisis grows at a rapid rate, with little help to support patients and care workers alike. 

GUELPH – The Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic district school boards held their Special Olympics Track and Field Day at St. James Catholic Secondary School in Guelph on May 14.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Following the successful installation of Rockmosa Park’s main playground in 2023, the township is now planning an expansion for a new “tot lot.”

CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Elora and Fergus Downtown Shuttle Program is back for 2025, now offering a Friday service along with the regular Saturday, Sunday, and statutory holiday service as in previous years. 

GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health’s enforcement teams seized approximately $9,000 in illegal tobacco and vape products in 2024. That’s a sharp decrease from over $45,000 in 2023, reflecting the success of ongoing enforcement efforts, according to public health staff.

GUELPH – Emergency crews were called to the scene, between College Avenue and Stone Road, at about 6pm on May 14.

MINTO – Town council has approved a minor variance application allowing Harriston resident Robert Harris to build a one-storey residential building on his property.

ACTON – Liam Vickery of Rockwood performed some Stompin’ Tom Connors songs and his own compositions at Tommy’s Grill and Bar in Acton on May 4. 

Each year at the World News Media Congress, a deserving individual or organization is bestowed with the Golden Pen of Freedom. 

ELORA – Families gathered at the Grandway events centre on May 11 to celebrate Mother’s Day.