HILLSBURGH - The Town of Erin heritage committee is asking council to put a heritage designation on Hillsburgh’s oldest pre-Confederation brick farmhouse, which would block an application for demolition.
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KidsAbility to layoff half its autism staff
WATERLOO – Last week officials announced KidsAbility will be forced to layoff half its autism staff as a direct result of the provincial government’s changes to the Ontario Autism Program.
Ponsonby hosted eighth annual Pitch in for Autism three-pitch tournament
Three-pitch - The eighth annual Pitch in for Autism three-pitch tournament took place at the Ponsonby ball diamonds on July 26 and 27.
Fergus Marketplace receives $20,000 in CIP grants/loans
ELORA – The Fergus Marketplace has received a community improvement plan (CIP) grant to improve the building façade adjacent to the Grand River.
Camp URU serves up a random act of kindness
Random act of kindness - Each week Camp URU in Fergus performs a random act of kindness on Thursday during its six sessions throughout the summer.
Centre Wellington council briefs: Three zoning bylaw amendments considered
ELORA – On July 17, council held a public meeting on a number of different zoning amendments. They were approved at the July 29 council meeting.
West Luther 4-H Poultry Club meets at Mount Forest Co-op
West Luther 4-H Poultry Club - On May 7 each member of the poultry club received three-day-old layer chicks provided by the Harriston Co-op. On May 10 members went to the Mount Forest Co-op for a meeting.
Wellington County Plowing Match set for Aug. 15 at Driscoll farm
MAPLETON - The 2019 Wellington County Plowing Match will be held in Mapleton on Aug. 15 at the farm of Neil Driscoll and family on Sideroad 12.
‘Catchin’ Farm Fever’ is 2019 fair theme
DRAYTON – Catchin’ Farm Fever is the theme of the 163rd Annual Drayton Fair set to take place Aug. 9 to 11 at the local fairgrounds.
Butterfly walk planned by Bereaved Families
KITCHENER – Bereaved Families of Ontario – Midwestern Region (BFO-MR) is giving families an…
Six Wellington County competitors take on Ambassador of the Fair competition at CNE
TORONTO - Six Wellington County ambassadors will compete in the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) Ambassador of the Fairs Competition Aug. 16 to 18.
Erin hosts Chinese lacrosse team
ERIN - Mayor Allan Alls and councillor John Brennan welcomed the Chinese Women’s U19 Lacrosse Team to town on July 24 at the Erin Community Centre.
Local lacrosse players make Team Ontario
ELORA – The Elora Mohawks Jr. B lacrosse team is congratulating players from the Centre Wellington Mohawks and Zone 8 who have been selected for Team Ontario.
Pine Meadows residents represented at provincial shuffleboard tournament
INGERSOLL - Pine Meadow residents along with players from across Canada recently competed in an interprovincial shuffleboard tournament in Ingersoll from July 8 to 12.
New service delivers local, fresh produce to Wellington residents
ELORA - A Wellington County branch of the national same-day order and delivery online platform Mrs. Grocery launched on July 15.