WELLINGTON COUNTY - Royal Canadian Legion branches in communities across Wellington County took part in Remembrance Day services on Nov. 11, bringing members of the community together to honour those that paid the ultimate sacrifice.
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Five-storey residential unit proposed for former doctor’s office in downtown Fergus
FERGUS – A five-storey residential building is proposed at the site of former doctor's office in downtown Fergus.
Mapleton residents face major hike in water/wastewater rates
MAPLETON – Residential users of municipal water and wastewater systems here could be facing a 22 per cent increase, around $25 per month, in base rate charges next year.
Schools will remain open for snow days this winter, boards say
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) and Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) have released inclement weather procedures for this winter indicating schools will remain open if buses are cancelled.
St. Mary students recognize veterans, 100th anniversary of the poppy
ELORA – Students at St. Mary Catholic School in Elora filled the school with poppies on Nov. 11 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the poppy and the soldiers who fought for our freedom.
Pierpoint neighbourhood group opposes potential bridge over Grand River
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Fergus residents have banded together in opposition to a potential $6.2 million bridge suggested for construction over the Grand River to link Wellington Road 29 and Anderson Street.
Undefeated Grand River Mustangs U18 ‘B’ win gold at Remembrance Day Classic
Champions – The Grand River Mustangs U18 ‘B’ team won gold in the championship game of…
Mapleton received funds through Safe Community Project Assist Program
Mapleton Township recently received a $5,000 contribution from Enridge Gas through the company’s…
Community recalls Canada’s forgotten history of WWII battles
HARRISTON – Residents from the community gathered together to commemorate the anniversary of the end of the Second World War, which included events officials say have often been forgotten in Canada’s military history.
Chong, Nater included in shadow cabinet
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Both of Wellington County’s MPs have been named to the official…
Clifford Remembers
Legion members, dignitaries and some local youth gathered after the Service of Remembrance held on Nov. 7 at the cenotaph in Memorial Park in Clifford.
Santa Claus parade in Harriston on Nov. 20
HARRISTON – Minto Fire is once again hosting the annual Santa Claus Parades in all three of the town’s urban communities.
LMH foundation surpasses goal for health care radiothon fundraising
MOUNT FOREST - the Mount Forest Louise Marshall Foundation (LMHF) has surpassed its fundraising goal for the 20th Annual CKNX Healthcare Heroes Radiothon.
Cancer Patient Services donates freezers to Meals on Wheels
MOUNT FOREST - Cancer Patient Services has donated two new freezers to the regional Meals on Wheels program in support of mutual clients living with a cancer diagnoses.
Snowblazers set to meet
ARTHUR - The Arthur Snowblazers are set to hold their first meeting of the year.