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PERTH-WELLINGTON – The riding of Perth-Wellington will have its first MPP not named Randy Pettapiece in over a decade come the next provincial election scheduled for June 2, 2022.

Window Wonderland – Returning to its traditional format this year, the Town of Erin’s annual Window Wonderland event took place on Nov. 19. Keeping with tradition, participating stores kept their windows covered until the great unveiling.

Cheque – The Fergus Lions Club has started its annual Toy Drive  in support of the Centre…

FERGUS – After having to cancel so many things last year, the Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora is ready to relaunch its cheese gift bag fundraiser.

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The Township of Guelph/Eramosa will be kicking off the holiday season with Christmas in the Park, a new event organized by the municipality’s parks and recreation department. 

GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has approved the use of N95 masks for staff, provided they fulfill several requirements.

ELORA – Dr. Sarah Gower has received the Regional Family Physician of the Year award from the Ontario College of Family Physicians.

ORANGEVILLE – Michelle Hanson, a mother who faced charges in relation to the 2018 death of her three-year-old son Kaden Young, has pleaded guilty to criminal negligence causing death.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – With substance use on the rise, the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) is actively engaging in working with the community to create change while reducing the stigma surrounding addiction. 

ELORA – Centre Wellington council voted at the committee of the whole meeting on Nov. 22 to reconsider its earlier decision to demolish the Middlebrook Place bridge.

PALMERSTON – The OPP is investigating a fire that destroyed a building on Norman Street here on Monday but both police and Minto Fire officials remain tightlipped about whether or not the blaze could be linked to a previous incident at the site two days earlier.