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Guelph man arrested for attempted murder
GUELPH – A Guelph man faces attempted murder and other charges following a disturbance last Thursday morning at a Guelph home.
From ‘eh’ to ‘meh’?
VANCOUVER – Are you proud to be a Canadian?
Church Christmas sale offered baked goods, decorations and more
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Known for its homemade meat pies, Melville United Church held a Christmas sale on Dec. 14.
Religious views and experiences with disability colour views of medical assistance in dying
VANCOUVER – Medical assistance in dying (MAID) has been legal in Canada for nearly a decade but remains a relatively new frontier in medicine.
Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign supports Grove hubs
GUELPH – People buying Smile Cookies in Guelph and Puslinch this holiday season contributed to raising more than $64,000 for children and youth programming.
Hawk’s Nest offers financial support for select entrepreneurs
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation (Bruce CFDC) have partnered again to deliver the Hawks’ Nest, a Dragons’ Den-inspired competition where entrepreneurs from pitch business ideas in an attempt to secure financial
OPINION: Farmers concerned with proposed pandemic preparedness bill
ONTARIO – It’s been almost five years since the first reports of a mysterious new illness affecting humans began circulating in the media.
Centre Wellington seeks feedback for 10-year levels of service plan
ELORA – Centre Wellington Township is in the process of creating a clear and complete levels of service (LOS) plan to meet the 2025 requirements outlined in provincial regulations.
Two-in-five say they’re ‘worse off’ than last year
VANCOUVER – New data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds fewer Canadians expressing concerns about the state of their finances as inflation has cooled, but still many who are feeling the burden of the increased cost of living.
Elora Community Theatre performs The Grinch The Panto
FERGUS - The Elora Community Theatre performed The Grinch The Panto at the Fergus Grand Theatre on the weekend and it was a hit with the audience.
Go polar for a purpose
FERGUS – Grace Christian Fellowship is holding another Polar Bear 5k run/walk to raise funds for its youth program.
Alma Santa Claus parade returns
ALMA – The Alma Optimist Club will once again be hosting the Alma Santa Claus parade Dec. 22 from 2 to 3pm. This family-friendly event will feature festive floats, local performers, and, of course, Santa himself. This will mark Santa’s final parade of the season before he retires to the North Pole
Fergus Curling Club holds annual 101 Bonspiel
FERGUS – The Fergus Curling Club held its annual 101 Bonspiel on Nov. 23.
Holiday shoppers explore Elora Christmas Market
ELORA – Fire tables, hot drinks, cedar booths offering artisan wares, and tons of photo ops greet visitors to the Elora Christmas Market on Francis Lane.