GUELPH – The needs in the community are great and the radical recovery isn’t over. But United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin is sensitive to the pressures inflation has thrown on everyone – from those with disposable incomes to regular families trying to get by.
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What happened to the Mount Forest Tavern and what comes next?
MOUNT FOREST - In 2020, the old Mount Royal Hotel building came under new ownership and the restaurant within changed names to the Mount Forest Tavern. A little over two years later, the iconic restaurant was shut down and the building sold once again.
GRCA continues call for water conservation despite recent rain
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Despite recent rain, Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) officials are urging area residents to continue reducing water consumption by 20 per cent.
Erin council approves updated parkland dedication bylaw
ERIN – Council here has approved an updated parkland dedication bylaw, bringing the town up to planning act requirements/standards.
Erin Fitness receives approval from council to relocate
ERIN – Erin council has approved a zoning bylaw amendment allowing Erin Fitness to relocate to another property in town.
Legion branches work together to benefit veterans, community
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local branches of the Royal Canadian Legion are joining branches around the province in celebrating Legion Week from Sept. 18 to 24.
Locals win lottery
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two local residents have recently won lottery games. Joyce Frost, 56, of…
Wellington County Museum hosted first Wedding Festival
Wedding Festival – The Wellington County Museum and Archives hosted its first Wedding…
Bunkie Life to host grand opening of new factory in Rockwood Sept. 24
ROCKWOOD – David and Karrie Fraser have gone from their successful pitch on CBC’s Dragons’ Den last season to starting their very own 14,000 sq. ft. factory in Rockwood.
Great sadness
It was only two-and-a-bit months ago that county council shared a toast to the Queen.
Fun at the 166th Arthur Fall Fair
The 166th Arthur Fall Fair ran on the grounds of the Arthur and Area Community Centre from Sept. 8 to 11, inviting residents to celebrate community and agriculture.
Kelsey Lennox named Arthur fair ambassador
ARTHUR – Kelsey Lennox has been crowned the 2022-23 Arthur Fall Fair ambassador.
Political butterfly effect
Among my favorite movies is The Butterfly Effect. The 2004 film features Ashton Kutcher as a troubled time traveller who discovers, to his chagrin, that attempts to correct mistakes in the past can generate unintended consequences for the future.
In-person Terry Fox Run planned in Drayton
WELLINGTON COUNTY - After two years of being held virtually, the in-person Drayton Terry Fox Run is back on.