GUELPH – Shannon Kingsbury has won first place and the people’s choice award for her song River Eramosa at the Tributary to the Rivers songwriting competition hosted by the Wellington Water Watchers.
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Second dose vaccinations see significant rise after bump in active COVID-19 cases
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) reported 19 new COVID-19 cases from July 2 to 6.
Mapleton’s first summer youth camp underway
MAPLETON – The first township-operated summer camp for youngsters here got underway on July 5.
God’s kingdom society
I once held a belief system that was exclusive. It told me that individuals who did not have Jesus…
Acts of Kindness bring smiles to Mount Forest
Creatures of kindness – These three characters were spotted on Main Street in Mount Forest on…
Perth and Wellington hospitals set to receive $5.2 million in new funding
PERTH-WELLINGTON – Hospitals across Perth and Wellington counties will benefit from nearly $5.2 million in new funding, Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece announced on June 22.
Registration open for Mayor’s Charity Golf tournament
MINTO – The 11th Annual Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament will be held on August 5 at Pike…
Motion calls for traffic calming measures
MAPLETON – Township council will consider a motion directing staff to review options for traffic calming measures in the vicinity of River Run Road and Andrews Drive West in Drayton.
Trees for Mapleton’s W. Paul Day Forest initiative continues to grow
MAPLETON - The Trees for Mapleton committee has a goal of planting 10,527 trees throughout the Township of Mapleton in memory of Paul Day.
Party time downtown across Minto on July 3
Party time brought the community to downtown streets across Minto on July…
Huron Cruisers car tour scheduled for July 18
HOWICK - The Huron County Cruisers are sailing into summer with a car tour scheduled to leave the Howick Community Centre 1pm on Sunday, July 18.
Clifford Lions Club recognizes Harriston Home Hardware for their support
Calander sales – Clifford Lions Club member Judy Worsley, left, recently presented Patty Mock…
Erin to receive nearly $2 million in renovation funds for community centre
ERIN – The Town of Erin will receive about $1.9 million in joint federal and provincial funding to allow for renovations to the Erin Community Centre.
2021 Beyond Borders class raises $30,000 for local organizations
GUELPH – After putting endless weeks and hours into event planning, the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) students of the Beyond Borders class of 2021 have raised $30,000 for local organizations in this year’s virtual event, Elevate.
New pilot study contends disease species could be transferred from deer ticks to humans
FERGUS - Local resident and tick researcher has new study findings published in journal Diagnostics.