ABOYNE – The Grand River Agricultural Society and the Elora and Salem Horticultural Society are collaborating to add a healing garden and pollinator gardens at the new Groves hospital site.
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Organizers excited to welcome the return of the Erin Fall Fair
ERIN – Organizers are excited to welcome back the community as they announce the return of the annual Erin Fall Fair on Thanksgiving weekend this year.
Vehicle destroyed in fire at Guelph/Eramosa residence
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A truck was destroyed with minimal damage to house siding in a vehicle fire here on Aug. 6.
The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs looking forward to grand opening celebrations
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Integrated Youth Services Network (IYSN) hubs in Wellington County have now become The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario.
Water, wastewater master planning process underway in Mapleton
MAPLETON – The process to develop a water and wastewater master plan for growth areas in the township is getting underway.
Residents again raise concerns about speeding, traffic in Cedar Valley
CEDAR VALLEY – One petition, $300 spent on signs and two years later, residents of Cedar Valley are calling for more tangible action to help address speeding concerns along 5th Line west of Hillsburgh.
Not much has changed for return to school this fall: board officials
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Officials with the Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Catholic District School Board say not much has changed in the new COVID-19 return-to-school guidelines released by the province.
Pandemic has had lasting impact on Seniors Centre for Excellence
MAPLETON – The arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2020 had an immediate and lasting impact on operations of the local Seniors Centre for Excellence, says program coordinator Helen Edwards.
County: work on land acknowledgement to be completed later this year
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Before county council’s summer adjournment, Ward 6 councillor Diane Ballantyne introduced a motion on June 24 calling for an Indigenous land acknowledgement.
Minto seeking clarity around boundaries from official plan review
MINTO – Council here wants to see clear policies around urban boundary expansion emerge from an ongoing review of the County of Wellington Official Plan.
County of Wellington launches picnic initiative
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Residents and visitors are being invited to discover picnic spots and food options with the help of an initiative launched by the County of Wellington.
Fergus man charged with uttering threats, carrying concealed weapons
FERGUS – A Fergus man faces threat and weapons charges after police say he caused a disturbance here earlier this week.
Donkey sanctuary opens gates to public for first time in 17 months
PUSLINCH – The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada will be opening its gates to the public for the first time in 17 months.
Don McPhail served community as mayor, firefighter and service club member
MINTO – Don McPhail, a past mayor of the former Town of Harriston, died on July 26 at the Palmerston and District Hospital at the age of 90.
Aardvark for a day
Now, at last, it can be told.