WELLINGTON COUNTY – Over 300 tonnes of landfill has been diverted from county waste facilities due to the acceptance of new materials.
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Historical plaques relocated indoors after series of thefts
WELLINGTON COUNTY – All historical plaques on county properties have been moved indoors following a rash of thefts from parks and bridges in recent weeks.
Guelph Jazz Festival gets community moving
GUELPH – The Guelph Jazz Festival took place from Sept. 12 to 14 in downtown Guelph.
Melville Boys returns to Hillsburgh
HILLSBURGH – The Melville Boys enters its final weekend at Century Church Theatre after a successful two-week run.
Saugeen Connects SSUP comes to seasonal close with 47 businesses launched
NEUSTADT – After a successful sixth summer, Saugeen Connects officials wish to thank the sponsors, participants and contributors who made this summer’s 2025 Student Start-Up Program possible.
Catholic board gets closer to naming Drayton school
GUELPH – A future Catholic elementary school in Drayton is close to being named, but for now, the Wellington Catholic District School Board is keeping people in the dark about what that name might be.
Palmerston, Harriston, Mount Forest branches hosting Legion Week events
NORTH WELLINGTON – Legion Week is a chance for Legions to showcase the work they do for their communities. This year the celebration will run from Sept. 21 to 27.
Centre Wellington’s ‘Canvas of Cultures’ on display during Culture Days
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Culture Days runs Sept. 19 to Oct. 12 throughout the country and in Centre Wellington, the theme is “Canvas of Cultures,” which is as broad and all-encompassing as it sounds.
Breadalbane giant retires from post after two decades
FERGUS – After nearly 20 years of standing guard in downtown Fergus, the “Breadalbane Giant” has finally retired from his post.
Elora branch welcomes public to Legion Week
ELORA – This is the third year Canada is recognizing National Legion Week and this year it runs from Sept. 21 to 27.
Proposed bridge rehabilitations to cost $2.6 million
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The rehabilitation of Flax and Simmons bridges located on Wellington Road 11 in Mapleton, may cause two to three month road closures.
UCHS unveils new adoption room
ERIN – The Upper Credit Humane Society hosted an open house on Sept. 6 to unveil a new adoption room, which offers prospective adopters a quieter space to get to know potential pets.
Blue-green algae spotted on Guelph Lake
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Blue-green algae has been spotted at a third Wellington County lake.
Project SEARCH welcomes new students
GUELPH – Following what officials call “an incredibly successful inaugural year,” a new cohort of students is set to join Guelph’s Project SEARCH program.
Tour de Elora launches Sept. 27; includes kids this year
ELORA – Tour de Elora is back for its fifth year -–stronger, better and with another great new addition, officials say. There will be a family friendly kick off on Sept. 27 from 11am to 2pm at the Elora Centre for the Arts. This year the event is expanding to include youth 12 and under and is con