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Two local recipients to share 2021 Jane Graham Memorial Award
GUELPH – Guelph Arts Council is pleased to announce that the 2021 Jane Graham Memorial Award will…
Celtic rock band Mudmen returning to Fergus’s Grand Theatre in December
FERGUS – Mudmen, Canada’s Celtic Rock Warriors, have yet weathered another storm surviving the long COVID-19 world shut down with a whole new line-up except for founding members Sandy and Robby Campbell.
Headwaters Arts Gallery presents annual artisan gifts and art sale
ALTON – If you’re looking for handmade, beautifully crafted and thoughtfully created gifts to…
Motivation … it’s in you – regular exercise provides many benefits
Exercise… for some this word brings a smile to their faces, to others, it may even seem like a…
Safety starts at home: National Senior Safety Week
WELLINGTON COUNTY – One of the most noticeable effects of this pandemic for all Canadians has…
November marks National Addictions Awareness Week and Falls Prevention Month
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Many people think addiction to alcohol and/or drugs is a concern that only…
Tree Trust has a ‘green’ gift idea
ELORA – Have someone on your gift-giving list who has everything? Ask yourself this – Do…
The Rotary Club of Fergus held a Remembrance event
Special program – The Rotary Club of Fergus met at the Fergus Legion on Nov. 9 for a special…
Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign benefits Wellington County 4-H
Head, heart, hands, health – Josh Burhoe and Erin Tim Hortons staff members present a cheque to…
Trees for Mapleton growing community with every new planting
MAPLETON - The Trees for Mapleton Committee has a goal of planting 10,527 trees throughout the Township of Mapleton in memory of Paul Day, who was instrumental in promoting and facilitating tree planting efforts locally until his passing in 2016.
OPINION: OFA striving to secure long-term agriculture labour strategy
Labour has been a longstanding critical issue impacting the agriculture and food value chain. The…
Assault charge amended to assault with weapon for student at Centre Wellington District High School
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Wellington County OPP have amended the criminal charge against a 14-year-old male student who was involved in a violent incident on Oct. 7 at Centre Wellington District High School, from assault to assault with a weapon.
Residents displaced, dog missing after Guelph/Eramosa house fire
GUELPH/ERAMOSA - Residents are displaced and a family dog has gone missing after a house fire at 7696 Wellington Road 124 on Nov. 13. Damage from smoke, water and fire has left the home unfit for living in and a preliminary estimate from Guelph fire officials pegs the damage at $450,000.