ELORA – The Wellington County Historical Society (WCHS) is on track to publish a manuscript of Elora’s history, one that carries on the legacy of late historian and columnist Stephen Thorning.
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Local business purchases lot in Palmerston Industrial Park
MINTO – Town council has approved the sale of a Palmerston Industrial Park lot to a local business. On Jan. 18 council authorized an agreement to sell Multi Shelter Solutions the 1.7 acre property at 425 Minto Road for $102,000.
Public health declares several COVID-19 outbreaks at health care facilities
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has declared several COVID-19 outbreaks at health care facilities across the region as of Jan. 19.
Michelle Hanson sentenced to house arrest
ORANGEVILLE – Michelle Hanson, the 38-year-old mother who plead guilty to criminal negligence causing death in the 2018 drowning of her three-year-old Kaden Young, has received a two-year conditional sentence.
New restaurateurs suffering under latest provincial ban on indoor dining
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Local restaurant owner-operators who opened their doors between 2019 and 2020 are struggling with the effects of pandemic restrictions and are trying to hold on for better days.
Local centres keeping seniors connected during latest COVID restrictions
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Through a variety of virtual programming, seniors’ centres in Wellington County are continuing to keep seniors connected during the latest COVID-19 restrictions.
Seniors Home Safety Tax Credit extended by one year to 2022
PERTH-WELLINGTON – The Seniors Home Safety Tax Credit will be extended by one year to 2022. It is good news for local seniors, says Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece.
Eden Mills Writers’ festival unveils winter season events
EDEN MILLS – Officials say the Eden Mills Writers’ Festival (EMWF) strives to present literary events that resonate deeply, ignite imaginations and reveal worlds previously unknown.
Fergus Agricultural Society issues fall fair survey as it prepares strategic plan
FERGUS – After two years of hosting virtual fairs, organizers of the Fergus Fall Fair figure this is a good time to regroup and are asking the community to help them set a new path going forward.
New sign outside Arthur fire hall
Sign donation – Wellington North Fire Service (WNFS) recognized Lynda and George White for…
Arthur 2nd Look volunteers donate new signage at MacPherson Park
Welcoming – Arthur 2nd Look volunteers donated funds for new signage at MacPherson Park in…
Mount Forest Foodland exceeds fundraising goal for local food bank
Funds for food bank – A Mount Forest Foodland campaign to raise money for the local food bank…
Loving others
Chances are that at some point in your life, you’ve read the “love” chapter in the Bible, 1 Corinthians 13.
Inviting lighting in Tannery Park
Inviting lighting – Lit with glowing globes and seasonal lighting, the path through Tannery Park…
Police: Guelph man has been missing for a month
GUELPH – Police here continue to search for a man who has been missing for over a month.