ERIN - Canada Day celebrations began at the Legion Branch 442 in Erin with music played by ‘80s tribute band The Breakfast Club.
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Fancy Names
They used to call it writing. Now it is cursive and a source of conversation.
News from the Mapleton Township area in 1903, 1932
Peel and Maryborough farmers began to cut their hay in late June under blue skies. The quality, according to most reports, was excellent, and prospects for a good grain crop seemed bright. Harvesting of wheat began about July 25.
Summer
Welcome to the sexiest season on the Canadian calendar: summer.
Elora Flea and Thrift offers hidden gems
ELROA — Erin Sinclair and David Oates were selling several baked goods and beverages at the Geddes Street Market flea and thrift event. Below, the market was a busy spot for the July 2 event.
Charged for stunt driving
GUELPH/ERAMOSA - On June 25, 2023 at approximately 10:30am a Wellington OPP officer observed a motor vehicle travelling approximately 105 km/hr in a 40 km/hr zone on Indian Trail, Guelph/Eramosa.
Police beat: Elora resident fined for public intoxication
ELORA - On June 16 at approximately 11pm, Wellington OPP officers responded to a report of a suspicious person in the complainant’s yard.
Elora Singers members perform as “Beardatones” in Elora
ELORA - A group of four gentlemen from the famous Elora Singers put on small concerts in small venues.
Longfield announces he won’t run again
GUELPH – Guelph MP Lloyd Longfield has announced he won’t be running for office in the next federal election.
County residents rate local quality of life highly in citizen satisfaction survey
GUELPH - An overwhelming majority of residents, 96 per cent, rate the quality of life in the County of Wellington as either “very good” or “good” according to a Citizen Satisfaction Survey conducted for the county by Ipsos Canada.
Multi-day heat warning issued for Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reminding residents to take precautions following a heat warning issued by Environment Canada on July 4.
Housing tops priority list in county’s updated strategic action plan
GUELPH – Housing, critical services, sound decision making and valuing staff are key priority areas identified in the County of Wellington’s updated strategic action plan.
Personal support worker accused of voyeurism takes witness stand at trial
GUELPH – The trial of a personal support worker formerly employed at the Eden House Care Facility in Guelph/Eramosa, resumed in Guelph court on June 28.
Long-awaited self-cleaning public toilet ready for use in Hoffer Park
ELORA – By public toilet standards, the new one in Elora’s Hoffer Park is pretty posh. It’s wheelchair accessible; has anti-graffiti walls; the toilet, sink and hand dryer are all touch-free; and, most impressively, it’s self-cleaning.