Milestones – Two Mapleton firefighters recently reached service milestones while another moved up…
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Reflections: St. Patrick
In a 1948 speech to the House of Commons, Winston Churchill paraphrased George Santyana’s quote…
Skeins for Ukraine fundraiser supported Canadian Red Cross’ Ukraine fund
Skeins for a cause – Hand-dye fibre artist Andrea Gal-Leising of Fergus Yarn Co. teamed up with…
Erin’s Seedy Saturday returned after two-year hiatus
Seedy Saturday – Following a two-year COVID hiatus, Erin’s Seedy Saturday event returned from 10am to 3pm on March 12 at the Erin United Church. Many visitors escaped from the cold and were happy to see friendly faces in-person instead of on a computer screen.
Acton Charges U13 Select win division in Hills Hockey Tournament
Acton Chargers – The Acton Chargers U13 Select Team played in the March to the Hills Hockey…
Elora company Stirling Marathon gets $1.5 million from province
ELORA – Stirling Marathon Ltd. will receive $1.5 million from the province as the company plans a $10-million expansion of its facility outside Elora.
Council awards tender for culvert rehabilitation
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A recent tender for a culvert project here has highlighted greater concern for remaining within budget as material costs continue to rise with inflation.
Report: older adults dealing with increased barriers due to pandemic
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A new Vital Focus report details how older adults have been impacted by COVID-19, as the pandemic reaches the two-year mark.
Centre Wellington Remedy Rx pharmacy held a re-opening ceremony after extensive renovations
Re-opening ceremony – Centre Wellington Remedy Rx pharmacy held a re-opening ceremony after…
OFA Viewpoint: The importance of ensuring accuracy of assets when renewing farm insurance
Farming is regularly influenced and impacted by adverse conditions and unique situations.
Police beat: Drug bust, charges
Drug bust, charges FERGUS – Two Centre Wellington residents have been charged following a drug…
Guelph man arrested after pellet gun shot at police
GUELPH – A Guelph male faces assault and weapons charges after a pellet gun was fired at officers…
Classmates don capes in support of children’s hospital campaign
DRAYTON – A special event called Capes for Kids, a fundraising effort from Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, was celebrated at Drayton Heights Public School on March 8.
Chong won’t seek Conservative leadership
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In a statement posted to social media on March 11, Wellington-Halton Hills MP Michael Chong announced he would not seek the Conservative leadership following the ouster of former party leader Erin O’Toole.