GUELPH – A second victim has testified in the trial for Brian Cox, who is accused of sexually assaulting two teenage girls in the 1980s.
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Delegations line up in support of proposed battery energy storage system
ELORA – Centre Wellington council didn’t make a decision on Monday about a proposal to allow the construction and operation of a battery energy storage system facility just south of Fergus. But it certainly heard from a long line of delegates who argued why the facility should be allowed.
Relay for Life returns to Guelph Lake this June
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – For the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the local Relay for Life fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society will return to Guelph Lake next month.
Veteran urges others to showcase their Canadian patriotism
FERGUS – Veteran John Flannery has taken it upon himself to create a Canadian patriotism movement for all citizens to follow.
Women take turn with tools at Habitat for Humanity’s women build day
FERGUS – Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington held a special Women Build Day at the Garafraxa Village site in Fergus on April 25.
Puslinch drivers return victorious from U.S. championship
PUSLINCH – Vicki Dickson and Jeff Born, along with their ponies Leo and Melodie, placed first in the North American Preliminary Parish Championship at the American Driving Society’s Southern Pines Combined Driving event in North Carolina in early April.
Annual Special Olympics Track and Field event to take place over two days
GUELPH – Since the early 2000s, the Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic district school boards have come together to host an annual Special Olympics Track and Field Day.
Fergus Legion Ladies Auxiliary hosts annual Spring Craft Show and Bazaar
FERGUS – The Fergus Legion Ladies Auxiliary held its annual Spring Craft Show and Bazaar on April 26.
Neighbourwoods volunteers plant trees along Trestle Bridge Trail
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Volunteers with Neighbourwoods hit the Trestle Bridge Trail on April 26 to plant some trees and shrubs like hickory, red pines and elm.
Fergus Grand Theatre receives funding under the Canada Cultural Spaces fund program
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus Grand Theatre has received a grant of $59,578 to undertake a renovation of the second floor at the facility.
Blessings to You donates $1,000 to Harriston Street Party
PALMERSTON – The Blessings to You Centre Thrift and Gift Stores in Palmerston gratefully accepts donations of gently used clothing, linens, footwear and hard goods at its donation depot.
Students compete at CWOSSA badminton tournament
PALMERSTON – Norwell District Secondary School students who finished first and second at the District Four Badminton Tournament travelled to Kitchener to compete at the Central Western Ontario Secondary Schools Association badminton tournament last week.
Volunteers make waves at The Grove
GUELPH – The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario is recognizing Volunteer Appreciation Week.
John’s Boys perform at the Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS - The Elora Community Theatre brought the world-famous John’s Boys to the Fergus Grand Theatre on April 22 for two shows.
UGDSB officials respond to letter urging them to address anti-Palestinian racism
GUELPH – More than 100 parents of Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) students signed an open letter calling on the board to “take a stronger stand against anti-Palestinian racism and to uphold the values of human rights, equity and justice.”