CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus Agricultural Society has been able to upgrade equipment with the help of a $149,800 Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) grant.
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Community comes together for local world-renowned author
ELORA – Rio Youers recently launched his latest book, "The Bang-Bang Sisters," at the Elora Brewing Company.
Memorial near Rockwood OPP station honoured Nathaniel Schofield
ROCKWOOD – Nathaniel Schofield was honoured outside the OPP station in Rockwood on Aug. 4 during a memorial organized by his mother Faye Dzikewich.
Party time at downtown Harriston Street Party
HARRISTON – The Harriston Street Party was a hit on Aug. 10.
Wellington Water Watchers receive ‘Blue Community’ award
GUELPH – The Wellington Water Watchers celebrated a milestone on July 30. The grassroots organization received "Blue Community" status from the Council of Canadians.
Police looking for clues to help solve 2020 murder
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – On the evening of Aug. 4, 2020, a passerby found the body of Mohamed Amin Ismail, 25, of Ottawa, on Watson Road just south of Wellington Road 124, east of Guelph.
Erin officials mum on apparent firing of fire chief Jim Sawkins
ERIN – It appears some town officials are ignoring media inquiries about the recent departure of Erin Fire Chief Jim Sawkins.
Louise Marshall Hospital not impacted by Durham emergency room reduction
KENILWORTH – Shorter operating hours at the hospital in Durham have not necessarily had an adverse impact on Mount Forest’s hospital.
Riverhawks U17 team qualifies for Ontario Summer Games
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington U17 Riverhawks boys box lacrosse team will be heading to London for the Ontario Summer Games, competing against the province’s top teams.
Teens create small business to encourage self care to fellow teens
EAST GARAFRAXA – “Self care comes first.”
Erin residents voice frustration with Cedar Valley landscaping company
ERIN – The Erin council chamber was recently filled with residents voicing concerns about a landscaping company’s request for a zoning bylaw amendment.
Mapleton reviews energy consumption, approves updated conservation plan
MAPLETON – In 2019, Township of Mapleton staff set a goal to reduce energy consumption by two per cent annually from 2020 to 2025.
Police beat: Construction site theft
PUSLINCH – Police are looking for help to find the person(s) responsible for stealing $100,000 worth of tools and equipment from a local construction site.
Royal Reach raises $90,000 for child and youth mental health supports
GUELPH – More than $90,000 was raised to support the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) at the sold-out Royal Reach event on June 1.
Prickly yet perfect
Before a warning could be issued, a hand reached out to touch the purple flower, resulting in a loud yelp. Oww, that hurt.