GUELPH – Three students from Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute (GCVI) are raising money for the meal program at Royal City Mission (RMC) in downtown Guelph.
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Free exercise classes for county residents 55 plus
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County residents 55 plus are invited to attend VON’s free SMART exercise classes.
Elora, Salem Horticultural Society hosts plant sale
ELORA– The Elora and Salem Horicultural Society’s Plant sale offered the perfect place for a last minute Mothers’ Day gift.
Erin appoints new animal control provider, moves to 24-hour service
ERIN – The Town of Erin has announced the appointment of Omega Canine Control Services Inc. as the municipality’s new animal control provider, effective May 12.
Wightman donates to local hospitals
NORTH WELLINGTON – Fergus-based company Wightman donated to two local hospitals last month.
Weekend goals
No matter what this week throws in your path, just keep your focus: there is a long weekend on the horizon. Just a few short days to go.
Erin Touch-A-Truck event returns May 24
ERIN – The Town of Erin is gearing up to celebrate its public works staff at the annual Touch-A-Truck event on May 24 at the town office.
Wightman donates $2,200 to the Centre Wellington Swim to Survive program
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On April 9, Wightman donated $2,200 to the Centre Wellington Swim to Survive program.
Committee organizing first Pride celebration in Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Pride committee will host the first CW Pride Celebration on June 14 at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
‘S-Bend’ roundabout construction to begin May 20
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A project that has been discussed for close to a decade will be completed this year.
Council postpones decision on battery energy storage system
ELORA – Centre Wellington council has postponed until May 26 further discussion on the battery energy storage system (BESS) proposed by Aypa Power outside Fergus.
Council approves financing plan for Arthur wastewater treatment plant
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council has approved a tentative financing plan to upgrade Arthur’s wastewater treatment plant – with hopes of securing grants to ease pressure on the municipality.
OPP searching for man who committed indecent act in park
ROCKWOOD – Police say "a suspicious male" was "committing an indecent act ... within view of children and other members of the public" at about 4pm on May 11.
Elora Hawks hope to move up to Junior A league
ELORA – There’s a movement afoot for the Elora Hawks Jr. B Lacrosse team to move up to the Junior A league – and over the weekend numerous local businesses pledged funds to help get them there.
Police find missing Freelton man whose car was discovered near Luther Marsh
WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington County OPP officials say they received a report on May 12 about a vehicle found in the ditch at the corner of Line 4 and East West Luther Townline.