DRAYTON – Fair season in northern Wellington kicks off on Aug. 5 with the first full-scale Drayton Fair since 2019.
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Mapleton, Guelph/Eramosa to share chief building official
MAPLETON – Township council has agreed to a plan to share a chief building official with Guelph/Eramosa. In response to an inquiry from the Advertiser, Baron confirmed former CBO Patty Wright is no longer employed with the township as of May 16.
Deadline to submit nominations for school board trustee election Aug. 19
GUELPH – As the next municipal elections approach on Oct. 24, the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is seeking nominations for school board trustees.
Operations Christmas Child starting up again for the holidays
WELINGTON COUNTY – Operation Christmas Child is kicking off for the upcoming winter season.
Saugeen summer start-up program returns
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Saugeen Connects is running the Student Start-up Program for the third year this summer.
Second person dies from injuries sustained in Monday crash
MAPLETON – A second person has succumbed to injuries sustained in a serious crash here on Monday.
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations up this week
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are up in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health. Following a steady decline in May and most of June, local cases have essentially doubled this month – from 153 on July 3 to 300 on July 27.
Junior ‘C’ hockey to return to Fergus under new name in 2023
FERGUS – Starting in the 2023-24 season, the Fergus Whalers will make their debut in the Pollock Division, of the Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL).
Fergus Horticultural Society chose six Grand Garden winners
Winner – The Fergus Horticultural Society chose the six Grand Garden winners recently. Here,…
Police beat: Business break-in, theft
Business break-in, theft ELORA – Police are asking for the public’s assistance after items were…
Regional strategy for electric vehicle charging developed by Wellington County, surrounding municipalities
WELLINGTON COUNTY- The county’s climate change manager says additional infrastructure is needed to facilitate a transition to green transportation options.
Fergus Legion holding dance and fundraiser for Ukraine
FERGUS – The Fergus Legion is hosting a fundraiser for Ukraine on Aug. 6 from 8pm to 1am.
Rotary Erin’s Summer Fest returned to McMillan Park
Summerfest – The rain was kept mostly at bay last Sunday afternoon as the Rotary Club of Erin hosted its inaugural Summer Fest at McMillan Park.
Curtain up for Guelph Fringe Festival with 45 shows in August
GUELPH – Actors, dancers, musicians and performing artists from near and far will take the stage…
Audiences are singing their praises for Good Ol’ Country Gospel
DRAYTON – Drayton Entertainment is presenting Good Ol’ Country Gospel, on stage at the Drayton…