FERGUS – Like most jobs over the past few decades, nursing has seen its fair share of changes, thanks to new technology, tools and methodology.
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Financial report reveals increase in fire calls
ERIN – A recent Town of Erin fourth-quarter financial report for 2024, revealed an increase in fire labour costs due to a “larger number of calls than anticipated.”
Trillium grant allows BBBS to expand programs, reduce wait list
FERGUS – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington (BBBSCW) has announced the expansion of its mentorship programs, made possible through the generous support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Grow Grant.
CVC draft policies available for comment
MISSISSAUGA – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is undertaking a conformity exercise of its watershed planning and regulation policies. Watershed stakeholders and residents can view the draft policy on CVC’s website and ask questions or provide comment until May 16 at cvc.ca/PlanningPolicy. “Watersh
Waste Depot at Erin Roads Garage for May
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Mobile Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Depot is moving from the Riverstown Waste Facility to the Erin Roads Garage (9506 Wellington Rd 124) and will be there for May.
The Owl’s Nest School prepares for the Taste Real Spring Rural Romp
HARRISTON – The Owl’s Nest School outside of Harriston has been preparing to feature the school at the Taste Real Spring Rural Romp, making quality projects to sell at its Kids Market.
Lawn care doesn’t have to be hard. And a little care goes a long way
WELLLINGTON COUNTY – The leaves are barely on the trees; it’s too early to be planting veggies yet.
Emerging Insights exhibition opens at Wellington County Museum and Archives
ABOYNE – A large and appreciative crowd was on hand at the Wellington County Museum and Archives on the evening of May 1 for the opening reception of the Emerging Insights exhibition.
Women in Crisis hosting third annual vigil for Charlie Hesselink
GUELPH – Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis is holding a candlelight vigil to honour the life of Charlie Hesselink, who was killed by his father in an act of femicide in 2022. The community is invited to join the event on May 13 at 7pm at Franchetto Park, 24 Franchetto Blvd., in Guelph. Children can
Book enthusiasts flood the Elora Giant Book Sale
ELORA – The 35th annual Elora Festival Giant Book Sale welcomed hundreds of book lovers May 2 to 4 at the Elora Curling Club.
Mulch sale for crime stoppers
MOUNT FOREST – Young’s Home Hardware is holding a mulch sale fundraiser for Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW) on May 10.
Construction resumes on Metcalfe Street
ELORA – Township crews paused work on Metcalfe Street in Elora for the federal election as the Elora Legion was a voting station.
John Ford Award committee forms
MAPLETON – John Ford Award recipients will be selected by a committee including a member of Ford’s family, Mayor Gregg Davidson, councillor Marlene Ottens and clerk Larry Wheeler.
Harriston Food Bank celebrates 35th anniversary
HARRISTON – On March 7, 1990, Bev May founded the Harriston Food Bank with a $100 donation.