GUELPH/ERAMOSA – During Fire Prevention Week, which runs Oct. 5 to 11 this year, it is important to revisit and refresh some fire safety basics.
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Girls followed to school
GUELPH – Police are investigating after two children were followed to school last Monday morning by a man who blew them kisses.
Tour de Elora kick off event
ELORA – Tour de Elora hosted its kick-off event at the Elora Centre for the Arts on Sept. 27 from 11am to 2pm, starting with a cheque presentation.
St. Paul’s United Church Metz Pumpkin Fest a huge success
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The annual Metz Pumpkinfest was held at St. Paul’s United Church in a tiny hamlet between Arthur and Fergus on Sept. 27.
Fire Prevention Week to focus on lithium-ion batteries
NORTH WELLINGTON – Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 5 to 11, and this year’s theme will be “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-ion Batteries in Your Home.”
Interim attendance boundary approved for new Guelph high school
GUELPH – About 50 parents, students and teachers crowded into the Upper Grand District School Board’s office on Sept. 23.
Police beat: Mount Forest man charged with theft of wires
MOUNT FOREST – A Mount Forest man has been charged with theft after telecommunication wires were removed from a local business.
Halloween happenings at Wellington County museum
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington County Museum and Archives has many spooky events happening this month.
Township to put surplus property on the market
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township will be putting some surplus property on the market and putting the funds in a newly established dedicated housing reserve fund.
Minto council supports proposed biodigester project in Harriston
MINTO – A federally regulated primary processing establishment in Harriston may be partnering with CEM Engineering for a proposed biodigester project.
HART Hub expands crisis stabilization services
GUELPH – HART Hub Guelph Wellington is now offering expanded crisis stabilization services.
Hooves for Hospice rides again Oct. 18
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Lynn Smillie is doing it again.
Celebrating public library week: open for possibility
Ontario Public Library Week runs from Oct. 19 to 25 and is a time to celebrate how important public libraries are in our communities.
Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora hosts ‘All Clubs’ Day’ Sept. 27
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora hosted “All Clubs’ Day” Sept. 27 from 12 to 3pm at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex.