WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington Turtle Guardians (WTG), a local organization committed to the preservation and protection of turtles, has been making waves in the conservation community for its innovation and dedication.
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Ag-themed education program coming to farm near Arthur
KENILWORTH – Farming-themed outdoor educational programming is coming to a rural property east of Arthur.
Clothes dryers can be a safety hazard if they’re not maintained, operated correctly
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The Guelph/Eramosa Fire Department would like to remind all residents that the leading cause of dryer fires in homes is a lack maintenance.
Final weekend of Studio Art Tours
ELORA – Friends Susan, Lisa, and Lauren surround artist Nancy Ariss (third from left) in her Ariss Art Studio in the Elora Centre for the Arts on last year’s Studio Art Tour.
Mapleton considers increasing fees, charges
MAPLETON – User fees and charges are likely to increase in Mapleton Township and council could approve the updated rates on Oct. 14.
Mapleton’s Organic hosts Pumpkin Palooza event
MAPLETON – Mapleton’s Organic hosted its Pumpkin Palooza event on Sept. 28 from 11am to 2pm.
Monster Month returns to Centre Wellington
ELORA – The wait is over: Monster Month is here.
Local creators celebrated at Mount Forest Artisan Showcase
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington North and its Cultural Roundtable hosted an Artisan Showcase at the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex on Sept. 27.
Council approves new community grants policy
MAPLETON – Council here approved a new community grants policy on Sept. 23.
Fall fair fun returns to Erin next weekend
ERIN – This year’s Erin Fall Fair is slated for Oct. 9 to 13 at the Erin fair grounds on Main Street with the theme “Best in Show” to celebrate 175 years.
Puslinch Tract to close for tree trimming
PUSLINCH – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) will close Puslinch Tract (4343 Wellington Road 32) beginning Oct. 6, from 7am to 5pm, to complete hazardous tree removal throughout the property.
Learn the proper way to recycle lithium-ion batteries
NORTH WELLINGTON – Owners of lithium-ion batteries are responsible for correctly recycling them once they’re no longer needed in order to avoid potential fires.
Fire department to celebrate Fire Prevention Week at Puslinch’s 175th anniversary event
PUSLINCH – The theme of Fire Prevention Week this year is “Charge into fire safety,” and Puslinch Fire Chief Jamie MacNeil was only too happy to talk about it.
Neurodivergent
I don’t have a medical degree, but I used to read the back of cereal boxes, which in the current political landscape appears to be the same thing.
Food security research project coming to Centre Wellington
GUELPH – A food access pilot project in Guelph will soon bring the “FUN” to Centre Wellington.