MINTO – A proposed fourplex on Elora Street South in Clifford met with objections from several neighbouring residents at a public meeting on Sept. 17.
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Development proposal for Arthur draws positive reponse
KENILWORTH - While there were a few questions, Wellington North Mayor Andy Lennox said response to a proposal to build 70 residential units in downtown Arthur was “overwhelmingly positive.”
Zero tolerance for alarm tampering in Wellington North
KENILWORTH - Wellington North has zero tolerance for anyone tampering with or removing smoke or CO alarms.
Youth engagement, transit covered at economic development gathering
MOOREFIELD – Youth engagement, public transportation and progress on a circular food economy were among the topics on the agenda for a northern Wellington economic development meeting here on Sept. 18.
Township considering county request to treat landfill leachate in Mount Forest
KENILWORTH - Wellington North council is considering the long-term treatment of leachate from Wellington County’s landfill site at a township facility.
Drayton’s Heidi Frey crowned Queen of the Furrow at IPM 2019
VERNER – Heidi Frey is the new Ontario Queen of the Furrow.
Dig into local food and agriculture on the Fall Rural Romp on Sept. 28
WELLINGTON CTY. - Experience the local harvest at the 13th Annual Taste Real Fall Rural Romp on Sept. 28 from 10am to 4pm.
OMAFRA REPORT:Winter canola sensitivity to herbicides
Producers interested in growing winter canola should consider the herbicide history of their field, and the herbicide options open to them following winter wheat harvest.
Elora Rocks gear up for Oct. 11 home opener
ELORA - Despite recent warm weather, hockey season is just around the corner.
Farm dinner event highlights local food
ERIN – A local farm invites the public to close the distance from farm to fork with an al fresco dining event held right on the farm.
Mount Forest goalie trained in Finland
Coaches Choice Award – Earlier this year, 12-year-old Alex Driscoll, of Mount Forest, was…
Former Mohawks goaltender drafted by Calgary Roughnecks
PHILADELPHIA - Lacrosse goaltender Landon Kells, a former member of the Elora Mohawks Junior B team, has been selected by the Calgary Roughnecks in the 2019 National Lacrosse League entry draft held Sept. 17.
Grand River Mustangs Atom BB earn gold after six straight wins
Golden girls - The Grand River Mustangs Girls Atom BB team took the gold medal at the Niagara Rapids Fall Classic Hockey Tournament Sept. 20-22.
‘Die-in’ protesters took part in Global Climate Strike Week of Action
“Die-in” - Close to three dozen protesters were in downtown Fergus on Sept. 21 as part of the Global Climate Strike Week of Action.
Catch the Ace in new round for Groves hospital
FERGUS - The third round of Catch the Ace draws has started under licence to the Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora, after the round two jackpot was won on Sept. 15 by Norman Voisin of Alma.