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
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Minto gets $4.4 million in provincial funds for Palmerston housing growth
PALMERSTON – The Town of Minto is receiving $4,462,125 through the Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure’s Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF).
Council explores two pathways to improving heritage preservation
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council is looking for a way to preserve the historical façades of downtown commercial buildings that were constructed before 1985.
New Catholic school board student trustees sworn in
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Janessa Nunan and Mayghan Paul are the student trustees for the Wellington Catholic District School Board this year.
Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington celebrate CSGW Month
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Township of Centre Wellington helped Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW)celebrate CSGW Month in Elora on Sept. 16.
November roads and solid waste services meeting rescheduled
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County officials note the roads committee and the solid waste services committee previously scheduled for Nov. 11 has been changed to Nov. 17.
‘Rabies is 100% fatal once symptoms appear, but it is also 100% preventable through vaccination’: Equine Guelph
GUELPH – World Rabies Day is Sept. 28, and Equine Guelph is participating by reminding people of the importance of taking action to protect horses, and people, from rabies.
Mapleton considers changes to community grant programs
MAPLETON – The township here may be introducing new limits to grants it provides for community programs and initiatives, non-profits, service groups, community groups and athletes.
Large animal emergency rescue training heads to Elora after successful Atlantic Canada workshops
ELORA – Equine Guelph’s Large Animal Emergency Rescue (LAER) training team made waves on the East Coast this summer with fully booked workshops in Nova Scotia and P.E.I.
Forensic vet to host webinar, workshop to tackle equine abuse/neglect
GUELPH – Ontario Veterinary College Professor and forensic veterinarian Dr. Shane Bateman will be hosting a webinar and workshop to continue his advocacy regarding animal abuse/neglect – with a strong focus on the equine industry.
Terry Fox Run in Erin raises $13,000
ERIN – The Erin community gathered on Sept. 14 to participate in the 42nd Terry Fox Run raising at least $13,750.
Fergus Legion
FERGUS – Fergus Legion Branch 275 also has a few events planed for Legion Week:
Community leaders help kick off Caressant Care’s 50th anniversary
ARTHUR – On Long-Term Care Community Engagement Day (Sept. 12), Caressant Care Arthur long-term care/retirement home welcomed Perth-Wellington MP John Nater, and Wellington North councillors Lisa Hern and Steve McCabe.
Puslinch man facing second sexual assault charge
PUSLINCH – A Puslinch man charged with sexual assault this summer is now facing a second sexual assault charge related to an incident over 20 years ago.