PALMERSTON – Foodland in Palmerston celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting on July 12.
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Chorizo crowned top dog at Wiener Dog Races
ELORA – Chorizo, a three-year-old mini dachshund, won the title of Top Dog at Grand River Raceway’s 2024 Wiener Dog Races presented by Dreamland Pet on July 12.
Sunday gun hunting to be allowed in Mapleton
MAPLETON – Hunting with guns on Sundays could be allowed in Mapleton as early as Sept. 1. Hunting in Ontario is regulated by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF), but it is up to municipalities whether or not to permit hunting on Sundays.
Elora Mohawks banners won’t be reinstalled while township develops policy on Indigenous-themed sports logos
ELORA – While other banners representing the history of sports teams in Elora will be reinstalled at the Jefferson Elora Community Centre, banners for the Elora Mohawks Junior ‘B’ lacrosse team will not go up as the township develops a policy on Indigenous-themed sports logos at township facilities.
Mapleton council denies zoning change application for local business
MAPLETON – J-M Building Contractors are not allowed to continue operating from 7433 Wellington Road 7 near Alma.
Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team opens Harriston clinic
HARRISTON – The grand opening of the Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team clinic here was a hit with members of the Harriston community.
CW Food Bank chair Jackie Andrews: ‘kindness is free’
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Growing up in the beaches area of Toronto in the 1950s and ’60s, Jackie Andrews (née Hill) said she had a happy childhood. But it was not without hardships.
Ellis: Trees should be the first things planted in a brand-new yard
CENTRE WELLINGTON – New to home ownership? Want to make that brand new house look like a home?
Kitten adoption event this week at Guelph PetSmart
GUELPH – It’s kitten season, and this week the Guelph Humane Society is partnering with PetSmart Charities of Canada to offer same-day adoptions in honour of the 25th anniversary of National Adoption Week, from July 15 to 21.
Nathaniel Schofield dead after spending night in Rockwood OPP cell
ARTHUR – He was a hard working and loving father with a big laugh and zest for life, his mother says.
Residents of Pine Meadows reach milestone: $500,000 gift to Groves Hospital Foundation
BELWOOD – In 2002, the small community of Pine Meadows just outside of Belwood made a pledge of $250,000 to support the former Groves Hospital.
Fergus barber places third in Canadian National Barber Expo
FERGUS – It was a close shave for Mahfoz Adeeb, who placed third in the Canadian National Barber Expo held in Toronto on June 23. He lost second place standing by a hair – four hairs to be exact.
SIU investigating after death of man held in custody in Rockwood
ROCKWOOD – The Special Investigations Unit has been called to investigate the death of a man who was held in custody at the Rockwood OPP station.
Natural gas recycling truck destroyed by fire
MOUNT FOREST – A natural gas recycling truck went up in flames in front of a home on Mount Forest's Main Street North on July 10.
Unpaid taxes on the rise as Guelph/Eramosa reviews audited financial statements
BRUCEDALE – Unpaid property taxes are on the rise in Guelph/Eramosa, but it was not flagged as concerning by accountants who presented the township’s 2023 audited financial statement to council on May 21.