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Mapleton senior defrauded of $250,000 in online scam
MAPLETON – Police are yet again warning residents to be wary of scams after a Mapleton senior was defrauded of a quarter of a million dollars over the course of a year.
University of Guelph accused of breaking promises in favour of making money
PUSLINCH – The University of Guelph is coming under fire in Puslinch for the way it has managed its Mill Creek aggregate pit it. Opponents say the university has stretched extraction of the pit to its limits and has disregarded promises made to the community. The university denies those claims.
Town of Erin offering new summer camps
ERIN – Town officials say families will be offered "the opportunity to choose from a variety of camp options, with programs scheduled for both Erin and Hillsburgh aimed at helping campers discover new sports, find hidden talents, and embrace their creativity."
High school students record vocals at Metalworks Studio
MISSISSAUGA – On May 5, Music Monday, high school students from the Upper Grand District School Board are set to perform live at Metalworks, a world renowned recording studio.
Area MPs divided on nation’s tariff response plan
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The federal and provincial governments have both introduced retaliatory measures in response to the trade war launched against Canada by U.S. President Donald Trump last month, but some say more needs to be done.
Minto council paid over $189,000 for municipal roles
MINTO – Council here was paid a total of over $189,000 in salaries and expenses in 2024 – up $8,000 from 2023, according to a remuneration statement by town treasurer Gordon Duff.
County supports science centre vision with $20,000 for feasibility study
GUELPH – Royal City Science has received a boost from Wellington County, as council agreed to pay $20,000 for organizers to conduct a feasibility study.
Puslinch council allows Sunday gun hunting
PUSLINCH – Council here approved Sunday gun hunting at its March 5 meeting, a move that came after local resident Robert Stark raised the matter at a council meeting in September.
Local students show compost can be made in outer space
ELORA – Astronauts can compost biodegradable materials at the International Space Station (ISS). That’s what four local students learned from an experiment they created that spent about a month in outer space late last year.
Elora Lions Club hands out two Melvin Jones awards
ELORA – The Elora Lions Club handed out the Melvin Jones Award on Feb. 26 to two members: Richard Burt and James Keating.
Eden House seeks zoning change for renovation
BRUCEDALE – Despite already operating as both a long-term care facility and a retirement home, Eden House Care Facility in Guelph/Eramosa has requested a zoning change to add retirement home as an additional use, prior to a renovation project.
Geese are back
Along with Canada geese, snowbirds are returning.
Michael Madden will take listeners behind the Silver Screen
FERGUS – The Elora Fergus Arts Council (EFAC) proudly presents the next installment of its 2025 Art Talks Series, featuring motion picture set designer and EFAC member Michael Madden
Reflections: Persistence in prayer
It is important to clarify that Jesus’ instruction to “use not vain repetitions” (Matthew 6:7) does not mean that we should be careful how often we pray or how often we pray about specific subjects.