Showing they care – At the March meeting of 100 Women Who Care Rural Wellington (100WWCRW) Recovery Canada was selected as the winning charity.
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Polished Aesthetics in Harriston celebrates grand opening
Polished Aesthetics – A grand opening for Polished Aesthetics in Harriston was held on May 2, with local dignitaries and members of the business community on hand.
New store donates to Get in Touch for Hutch
Worthy cause – Mryna Hutchison accepts a $500 donation from Arthur Ace Hardware co-owner Barrie Eidt at the store’s grand opening celebration on April 29. Hutchison heads up Get In Touch For Hutch, a charity focused on ending stigma surrounding mental health issues.
McDonald Chiropractic celebrates grand opening in Harriston
Chiropractic practice - A grand opening for McDonald Chiropractic (www.mcdchiro.ca) in Harriston was held on May 2, with local dignitaries and members of the business community on hand.
Fergus Hort seeks plants and muscle for Best Bloom’n Plant Sale on May 27
FERGUS – Well, spring is here and what marvelous weather we had in April.
OPINION: Getting my groove back
When I fell into gardening I fell hard – like the first time I saw my children after they were born, or when I picked up my puppy and brought her home.
4-H Club goes ‘for the gold’
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The first meeting of the Wellington Go For The Gold Club was held Feb. 23 at the home of leader Debbie Brander where games of Go for the Gold trivia were played.
Aberfoyle PS students participate in tree planting
ABERFOYLE - Groups of students from Aberfoyle Public School took part in activities on May 8 in support of Earth Day (April 22).
The Church of St. John the Evangelist in Elora celebrates the coronation of King Charles
Coronation celebration - On May 7, the Church of St. John the Evangelist in Elora celebrated the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla with a patronal service followed by a coronation lunch, and a large crowd gathered in Thompson Hall to celebrate.
Chong critical of government’s response following expulsion of Chinese diplomat
OTTAWA - Following Canada's May 8 decision to expel Chinese consular officer Zhao Wei, Wellington-Halton Hills MP Michael Chong is criticizing the government for how long it took to act on reported intelligence that he and his family abroad were being targeted for sanctions in 2021.
Star-studded Empowerment Day aims to motivate, inspire students
GUELPH – Thousands of students and educators with the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) flocked to the Sleeman Centre on May 4 for a day of uplifting stories, positive thinking, and the overwhelming message that there is no wrong time to do good in the world.
‘Trade Tracks’ event draws 1,500 youth to sportsplex
FERGUS – The inaugural “Trade Tracks” trade show and symposium was hosted at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex on May 5 and 6 by the South Wellington Community Lions Club.
Erin council compels report on bid evaluation process after another contract rescinded
ERIN – Councillor John Brennan moved a motion, successfully carried by council on April 27, to compel the town's infrastructure director to detail how the town evaluates bids on tenders following another contract error.
Drug strategy groups release data sheets highlighting drug poisoning crisis
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Drug strategy officials here have released a set of fact sheets in an effort to address the ongoing drug poisoning crisis that's taking a toll on the local community and across Ontario.
National security advisor knew of CSIS report about targeting of family: Chong
OTTAWA - Wellington-Halton Hills MP Michael Chong told the House of Commons on May 4 that he received a call from National Security Advisor Jody Thomas stating Privy Council's Office was aware of CSIS report about Beijing's targeting of Chong and his family abroad, despite prime minister's remarks.