FERGUS - Bob Proctor was a hero before he joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1944.
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Remembrance Day services across Wellington County
Centre Wellington: Aboyne – A candle placement ceremony will take place on the front lawn of…
The Great War – on the pages of Wellington newspapers
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The war that shook the world to its foundations from 1914 to 1918 was traumatic not only for the soldiers in the trenches, but also for the families and communities that awaited their return.
Pilot project for bus service between Owen Sound and Guelph ready to roll this January
OWEN SOUND - A new twice-daily bus service is expected to be on the road in Wellington County in 2020.
Wellington County Museum and Archives offers community survey
ABOYNE - The Wellington County Museum and Archives is developing a five-year strategic plan to respond to its communities’ needs.
Ken Roth retires from Puslinch Township council
ABERFOYLE - Ken Roth has resigned from his position as township councillor due to personal reasons.
Black joins newly-formed Canadian Senators Group
OTTAWA – Senator Rob Black is part of a newly formed entity known as the Canadian Senators Group (CSG).
Police beat: OPP seeks three suspects in grow-op home invasion
ERIN – Police are looking for help to identify three home invasion suspects looking for more than the usual Halloween treats.
Canine Unit calendar
With more than 1,400 calls for support service so far this year, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Canine Unit is committed to keeping communities safe.
Nestlé, Water Watchers clash on shipping, employment details
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Comments from a local water bottler and lobbyist group may only muddy the water when it comes to shipping and employment details at the company.
Guelph seeks public comments on Dolime plan
GUELPH - The City of Guelph is seeking public feedback on its proposal to close the Dolime Quarry and allow new housing on the land, in order to protect local drinking water.
Station Road Nursery School held its annual Pumpkin Walk
Checking out the pumpkins - Station Road Nursery School held its annual Pumpkin Walk on Nov. 1 at McMillan Park in Erin.
Wet blanket
Rushing out the door last week, one headline jumped off the page….. “Guelph-Eramosa seeks $10.4-million grant for new Rockwood recreation complex”.
Shareable moment
Business owners throughout Wellington, Huron, Perth and Waterloo have the opportunity to enter the Shareable Moment Challenge.
Make time
At least twice a day I drive past the Wellington County Museum and Archives, but I never pass without taking notice of the grand building that stands atop the hill.