GUELPH – The People and Information Network (PIN) recently held its annual ‘Time to Give’ in celebration of National Volunteer Week and the contributions of volunteers.
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Puslinch man will be chopping his locks for a cause on Canada Day
PUSLINCH – Take a good look at Barry Dawn and his 10-inch ponytail, because on Canada Day it will be gone.
Couple launches Main Place Youth Centre fundraiser in memory of son
ERIN – Phil Gravelle and his wife Jean have launched a fundraising drive to support Erin’s Main Place Youth Centre in memory of their son, who died 10 years ago.
Dixon’s Distillery named Best of Ontario – Spirits with LCBO award
GUELPH – JD Dixon got the surprise of his life when he learned the business he and his wife Vicky own, Dixon’s Distilled Spirits, was named Best of Ontario – Spirits at the LCBO’s Elsie Awards on May 3.
Riverstown Landfill adds more waste capacity with opening of second phase
WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington County's Riverstown Landfill has officially entered a second phase with the opening of a new cell on May 19. Phase two, with four cells, is expected to last until 2047.
David Connolly made Broadway history; now advocates for inclusion in the arts
CAMBRIDGE – David Connolly danced on Broadway to launch a professional career that has included performing around the globe and directing and choreographing shows for some of North America’s top theatrical companies and major television networks.
Farmers markets team up to again offer trail, box initiatives
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local farmers’ markets have teamed up to bring a Market Box Series and the Taste Real Farmers’ Market Trail to the community.
Council approves funding for pavilion, new washrooms at Rockmosa Park
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Council here has approved a $1-million pavilion project that will include new public washrooms and other items at Rockmosa Park in Rockwood.
Public health begins regular mosquito larvicide program
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The local health unit has begun its regular mosquito larvicide program. Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health announced the start of the program, which will run until early October, in a press release on May 19.
Erin pre-qualifies contractors for two wastewater treatment plant contracts
ERIN – Council here is proceeding with a list of pre-qualified contractors for two phases of the town’s much-anticipated wastewater treatment plant.
Guelph/Eramosa rejects motion to lower speed limit on two Rockwood streets
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Councillor Mark Bouwmeester introduced a notice of motion on May 2 asking council to consider the idea of a pilot project to lower the speed limit from 50 to 40km/h along the entire length of MacLennan and Dunbar Streets.
Wellington-Halton Hills candidates talk about farming concerns at OFA debate
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Farmers have a lot of concerns going into the provincial election and they got the chance to raise them with Wellington-Halton Hills candidates at a debate on May 18.
Sunrise awaits township decision on supportive housing plan
PUSLINCH – Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre is anxiously awaiting a decision by Puslinch council that could allow the non-profit organization to move ahead with its Supportive Affordable Housing and Respite Project.
Wellington Heights students earn grand prize in national competition
MOUNT FOREST – Students from Wellington Heights Secondary School have brought home the grand prize from Ducks Unlimited Canada’s (DUC) national research-based case study competition. The winning trio earned $500 for their school and the title of Youth Wetland Experts.
‘There are people out there who need help’: local Walk for Dog Guides is May 29
FERGUS – The Fergus and Marsville Lions Clubs are holding their annual Walk for Dog Guides later this month.