ELORA – Elora Community Theatre performed the first weekend of its annual outdoor Shakespeare show.
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Drayton 150 committee celebrates gift from Kinsmen
DRAYTON – As the dust settles and the final cleanup wraps up for the Drayton 150 celebration, organizers say moments of generosity continue to surprise and inspire them.
Police beat: Vehicle stolen overnight
ELORA – Police are investigating after a vehicle was stolen from a driveway here last week.
Family of land donor enters debate over Erin humane society’s fate
ERIN — The intent behind a historical land donation continues to be at the centre of a property dispute between the Town of Erin and its local humane society.
Wellington North councillor suggests bylaw to preserve historical facades
KENILWORTH – Councillor Penny Renken is concerned that Wellington North is “beginning to lose [its] charm and historical feeling, building by building.”
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I am not saying my husband, the Carpenter, isn’t observant, but if I were to suddenly have a third eye appear in the centre of my forehead, with gaudy blue eyeshadow and one giant fake eyelash blinking directly at him, he still wouldn’t notice something was amiss.
New crosswalk considered on George Street in Arthur
KENILWORTH – The Township of Wellington North is taking steps towards installing a crosswalk in Arthur, on George Street between Frederick and Charles Streets, where there is an existing mid-block pedestrian crossing.
Council approves six-unit, multi-tenant industrial building
MINTO – Town resident Johnny Garth plans to build a six-unit, multi-tenant industrial building in Palmerston – but first he needed council’s stamp of approval.
Police investigating after pedestrian struck by transport truck
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A pedestrian was sent to hospital with life-threatening injuries after being hit by a transport truck early on Tuesday morning.
Township grants $200,000 interest-free loan to curling club
KENILWORTH – The Arthur and Area Curling Club will receive an interest-free five-year loan of $200,000 from the Township of Wellington North.
Minto municipal office closing for construction in August
MINTO – Clerk Annilene McRobb said the project involves work outside the building to improve drainage and to replace sidewalks and stairs.
Guelph/Eramosa opens six new beach volleyball courts
MARDEN – The project cost around $230,000, but was fully funded by Perpetual Motion Sports, an adult recreational sports league.
Jesuits Canada alleges former Guelph finance director embezzled millions
GUELPH – Jesuits Canada is suing its former finance director alleging he misappropriated at least $3.8 million from the organization.
Local dentist’s initiative takes off nationally
FERGUS – What began as a personal initiative of Dr. Raj Khanuja, has blossomed into a national initiative, where dentists offer free services to people in need.