CAMBRIDGE – The Rare Charitable Research Reserve has joined 87 regional and local land trusts in calling on the Prime Minister and parliament to extend funding for the Land Trusts Conservation Fund on Oct.16.
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Reflections
More than 50 years ago I did something I have regretted ever since and wish I had never done.
Hundreds enjoyed the Halloween Haunt Street Walk
FERGUS – Hundreds of families enjoyed the Halloween Haunt Street Walk in downtown Fergus on Oct. 26 as businesses dished out candy and children sported their costumes.
Local municipalities receive provincial infrastructure funds
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county and its member municipalities are collectively getting more than $10 million from the province to fund things like roads, bridges and water and wastewater infrastructure.
Mount Forest, Palmerston, Drayton libraries have 3D printers
When you think about libraries, is your first thought … 3D printers?
New development construction set to begin in Erin Oct. 28
ERIN – The intersection improvement work and traffic signals at Wellington Road 124 at Tenth Line/MacLachlan Road into the new development in the town of Erin are set to begin construction Oct. 28 through Nov. 8.
Teen becomes author at 16; second book on way
MAPLETON – This recently graduated high school student became an author at 16 and is already set to release her second book.
Friends of Guelph Public Library fundraiser book sale a success
GUELPH – The Friends of the Guelph Public Library extends heartfelt gratitude to all who made their 16th annual book sale fundraiser an overwhelming success.
Celtic rock band to perform at Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – Ecclestone Financial group and Red Plaid Productions have joined forces to present Celtic Rock band, Mudmen, for a Celtic rock concert Nov. 9 at The Grand theatre in Fergus.
Spooky Stables Halloween event a success at Grand River Raceway
ELORA – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington held its Halloween event, Spooky Stables, on Oct. 26 at the Grand River Raceway in Elora.
Buy a ‘NovemBurger’ to support food security programs through local United Way
GUELPH – November just might be the best time to go out for burgers.
Arthur citizens receive community awards
ARTHUR – The Arthur Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2024 Community Awards ceremony at the Arthur Community Centre on Oct. 26.
Police beat: Thieves steal $2,400 worth of baby formula
FERGUS – At 12pm on Oct. 6, three suspects stole $2,453 worth of baby formula from a business on Tower Street South.
Township declares November ‘Arthur Lions Club Month’
KENILWORTH – November is officially Arthur Lions Club Month in Wellington North.
Guelph Book Bash Festival is back
GUELPH – The Guelph Book Bash Festival hosting a free, family-friendly event at the Guelph Farmers Market for their 10th anniversary on Nov. 3 from 1-4pm.